Norway wants an advisory opinion from the UN in order to protect UNRWA. What's the point? Is it because they want to be seen to be doing something or is it because they actually believe Israel will listen?
It's pretty obvious that Israel has no respect for international law and won't listen to the 'antisemites' at the UN.
The Norwegian prime minister, Jonas Gahr Støre, said: “The international community cannot accept that the UN, international humanitarian organisations, and states continue to face systematic obstacles when working in Palestine and delivering humanitarian assistance to Palestinians under occupation.
“We are therefore requesting the international court of justice for an advisory opinion on Israel’s obligations to facilitate humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian population, delivered by international organisations, including the UN, and states.”
The law passed on 28 October is due to be enforced within three months and is likely to be backed by the incoming Trump administration in the US.
There's a lot of ineffectual hand wringing going on right now. The Pope wants an inquiry and even China, who are committing their own atrocities, has spoken out.
Meanwhile the West continues to send bombs to Israel.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/19/norway-to-ask-icj-for-advisory-opinion-condemning-israels-stance-on-unrwa