US Condemns Broad UN Court Opinion on Israel's Occupation

The United States has criticized the International Court of Justice's opinion regarding Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories, stating it will complicate peace efforts. The State Department emphasized Israel's settlement program is inconsistent with international law but expressed concerns about the opinion's impact on achieving a two-state solution.

The United States has expressed strong disapproval of the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) opinion asserting the illegality of Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories. Washington believes this opinion will hinder efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict.

A U.S. State Department spokesperson stated, "We have been clear that Israel's program of government support for settlements is both inconsistent with international law and obstructs the cause of peace."

However, the spokesperson added, "We are concerned that the breadth of the court's opinion will complicate efforts to resolve the conflict and achieve an urgently needed just and lasting peace, with two states living side-by-side in peace and security."

(With inputs from agencies.)