Dailies highlight UN’s adoption of resolution to ask ICJ opinion on Israel’s occupation

The three Palestinian Arabic-language dailies focused today on the United Nations’ adoption of a Palestinian draft resolution demanding the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to urgently weigh in on Israel’s prolonged occupation and annexation of the Palestinian territory.

Following are the main headlines of the three dailies:

Al-Hayat Al-Jadida:

– UN adopts a Palestinian draft demanding the ICJ to urgently weigh in on Israel’s prolonged occupation.

– Dozens of Palestinians were injured as a result of attacks by Israeli soldiers and settlers in the West Bank.

– President [Mahmoud Abbas] receives a call from Josep Borrell and warns against any annexation steps or unilateral actions that the next Israeli government might take.

– Four people killed in several road accidents, and police arrest a person suspected in the murder of a child in Qarawat Bani Hassan.

– President [Mahmoud Abbas] receives more cables of congratulations on the occasion of the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

– The majority of American Jews oppose settlements, “Netanyahu” and AIPAC’s policies.

– Washington condemns Ben-Gvir’s participation in a memorial ceremony for extremist rabbi [Meir Kahane].

– Coalition negotiations [in Israel] read understandings on expanding settlements and limiting the powers of the Supreme Court.

Al-Ayyam:

– UN requests a legal advisory opinion from “International Justice” on the nature of the Israeli occupation.

– Bethlehem: Two people were killed and 16 others injured in a traffic accident on the Al-Fureidis roundabout.

– Washington: Proposing a diplomatic approach to the two-state solution will not be effective.

– Herzog will ask Netanyahu to form the Israeli government tomorrow

– Washington condemns Ben-Gvir: Celebrating the legacy of a terrorist organization is disgusting

– Shireen Abu Akleh’s family and the Journalists Syndicate call on the United Nations to achieve justice.

– International consensus on extending UNRWA’s mandate and illegal settlements.

– Ukrainian forces enter Kherson after the withdrawal of 30,000 Russian soldiers.

Al-Quds:

– UN agrees to seek ICJ’s advisory opinion on the legality of the occupation of the Palestinian territories.

– Injuries [in Israeli army] attacks on the weekly marches in the West Bank.

– President [Mahmoud Abbas] warns of the danger of Israeli annexation plans.

– Netanyahu will be tasked with forming a government tomorrow.

– Jordan: A mass demonstration against the “water for electricity” agreement with Israel.

– Germany pledges EUR 36 million in support for Palestinian refugees.

– Ukraine says its forces are entering the city of Kherson.

Source: Palestine News and Information Agency