The judgments of the ICJ are binding, but the court has no real power to ensure that judgments are followed. But the result in the UN vote sends a signal to Israel’s new government, which was approved earlier this week, believes Palestinian UN ambassador Riyad Mansour.
Israel’s rule is expected to become more religious and nationalist than before, and concerns are expressed from the outside world that Benjamin Netanyahu’s government will lead to increased tensions and military escalation in the West Bank.
On the other hand, the UN vote is questioned from the Israeli side.
— No international body can decide that the Jewish people are occupiers in their own homeland, says Israel’s ambassador Gilad Erdan.