Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice in 2004 states that Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, are illegal under international law.

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Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice in 2004 states that Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, are illegal under international law.

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Several major international diplomatic and legal bodies have over time issued statements and advisory opinions questioning the legality of Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories

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United Nations press release on the International Court Of Justice Advisory opinion
Summary of the Advisory Opinion of 9 July 2004

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International diplomatic stance on Israeli settlements