The International Court of Justice (ICJ) began hearings on April 28, 2025, to examine Israel’s obligation to facilitate humanitarian aid for Palestinian civilians in the occupied territories.

As stated by The Hindu, hearings, prompted by a request from the UN General Assembly, address Israel’s legal duties after it blocked the UN agency for Palestinian refugees from operating.

Israel's Foreign Minister, Gideon Saar, criticized the proceedings, calling them part of a "systematic persecution and delegitimization of the country." He accused the court for getting "politicised" and labeled the hearings "shameful", The Hindu reported.

The one-week proceedings at The Hague will focus on the ongoing Gaza conflict.