Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. XLVII

No 29

19-July-2004

The Political Scene (19 July 2004)

The International Court of Justice has declared Israels separation barrier in the occupied territories illegal.

ICJ Rules Against Israel

In response to a request from the UN General Assembly, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the Hague has now ruled that the 370-mile separation barrier (alias wall) that Israel is constructing in the occupied territories is illegal under international law. In an...