ICJ Orders Israel to Open More Aid Crossings to Gaza Amid Famine

The ruling aims to alleviate the humanitarian crisis, as international pressure mounts on Israel to comply and improve conditions.

The International Court of Justice orders Israel to open more land crossings for aid into Gaza to combat famine and ensure the provision of basic services including food, water, and medical supplies.
Countries and rights groups urge Israel to comply with the ICJ ruling and warn against the use of starvation as a weapon of war, as Netanyahu plans an assault on Rafah.
The ICJ's legally binding ruling demands Israel to take immediate actions to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza, where famine has set in and malnutrition among children is soaring.
The UN and international aid agencies report severe impediments to aid delivery in Gaza due to Israeli military restrictions, ongoing hostilities, and public order breakdown.
Despite Israel's commitment to facilitating aid flow, operational challenges and accusations against Hamas for commandeering aid highlight the complex dynamics of the crisis.