INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE
LEGAL CONSEQUENCES ARISING FROM THE POLICIES
AND PRACTICES OF ISRAEL IN THE OCCUPIED
PALESTINIAN TERRITORY, INCLUDING EAST JERUSALEM
THE WRITTEN STATEMENT OF THE
HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN
INDEX OF EXHIBITS
25 JULY 2023
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Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied
Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem
Written Statement on behalf of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE
LEGAL CONSEQUENCES ARISING FROM THE POLICIES AND PRACTICES OF ISRAEL IN THE OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN TERRITORY, INCLUDING EAST JERUSALEM
(REQUEST FOR ADVISORY OPINION)
WRITTEN STATEMENT OF THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN
25 JULY 2023

INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE
LEGAL CONSEQUENCES ARISING FROM THE POLICIES AND
PRACTICES OF ISRAEL IN THE OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN TERRITORY,
INCLUDING EAST JERUSALEM
(REQUEST FOR AN ADVISORY OPINION)
WRITTEN STATEMENT OF JAPAN
25 July 2023
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I. Japan’s position on the Middle East Peace Process
1. On 30 December 2022, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution
titled “Israeli practices affecting the human rights of the Palestinian people in the
Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem” (A/RES/77/247), whereby

International Court of Justice
Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of
Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East
Jerusalem
Request of the United Nations General Assembly
for an Advisory Opinion
Statement of Ireland
July 2023
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Introduction
1. On 30 December 2022, the General Assembly of the United Nations (‘General Assembly’)
adopted resolution 77/247 (‘resolution 77/247 (2022)’),1 entitled ‘Israeli practices affecting the

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LEGAL CONSEQUENCES ARISING FROM THE POLICIES AND PRACTICES OF ISRAEL IN THE OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN TERRITORY, INCLUDING EAST JERUSALEM
WRITTEN STATEMENT OF
THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
25 July 2023
Introduction

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LEGAL CONSEQUENCES ARISING FROM THE POLICIES AND PRACTICES OF ISRAEL IN
THE OCCUPUIED PALESTINIAN TERRITORY, INCLUDING EAST JERUSALEM.
(REQUEST FOR ADVISORY OPINION)
WRITTEN COMMENTS OF
THE ARAB REPUBLIC OF EGYPT
25 October 2023
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Contents
Chapter I: Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 3
Chapter II: Jurisdiction and Competence .......................................................................................... 4

INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE
REQUEST BY THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR AN ADVISORY OPINION ON
“LEGAL CONSEQUENCES ARISING FROM THE POLICIES AND PRACTICES OF ISRAEL IN THE OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN TERRITORY, INCLUDING EAST JERUSALEM”
WRITTEN COMMENTS
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
OCTOBER 25, 2023
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Introduction
1. In accordance with the Court’s Order of February 3, 2023, and having reviewed the fifty-seven written statements in this proceeding, the United States hereby presents its Written Comments on the statements now before the Court.