Iran Press/ West Asia: Borrell expressed his position clearly, stating, "In a world of increasing violations of international law, it is our moral duty to reaffirm our unwavering commitment to all ICJ decisions," in a post on his X social media account. This statement came in response to the ICJ's declaration on Friday that "Israel’s continued presence in the occupied Palestinian territory is unlawful."
The ICJ further mandated that the Israeli administration should cease its activities in these territories "as rapidly as possible." This ruling follows the historical context where, in 1967, Israeli forces invaded the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East al-Quds, areas the Palestinians claim for an independent state.
The ICJ President Nawaf Salam detailed violations in an 83-page advisory, including the expansion of Israeli settlements in these regions, which he stated breached international law.
In addition to his social media communications, Borrell also shared thoughts on his blog, where he criticized any non-legal objections to the court's decisions, asserting that such actions undermine the global rule-based order. "Introducing caveats, objections or exceptions based on non-legal grounds damages the rule-based order, damages our values and will damage our international standing and weaken our position on other issues including Ukraine," he wrote.
Borrell concluded with a call to action for the European Union, stressing the severity of the situation and the EU's role in addressing it. "It is time for the EU to take its responsibilities in front of a catastrophic situation of an unprecedented magnitude. We have to act. Our moral and political credibility is at risk," he emphasized.
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