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"A permanent occupation is a legal oxymoron."

— Israeli occupation of the West Bank

January 1, 1970

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Statements by Paul Reichler, a legal representative on behalf of Palestine about the Israel occupation in the Palestinian territories at the International Court of Justice for the case of the Legal consequences arising from the policies and practices of Israel in the occupied Palestinian territory including East Jerusalem (19 February 2024). IHL defines that occupation is only a temporary situation.

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Statements by Paul Reichler, a legal representative on behalf of Palestine about the Israel occupation in the Palestinian territories at the International Court of Justice for the case of the Legal consequences arising from the policies and practices of Israel in the occupied Palestinian territory including East Jerusalem (19 February 2024). IHL defines that occupation is only a temporary situation.