The Hague: Malaysia on Monday told the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that Israel's intention is the ultimate 'displacement and elimination' of Palestinians. 'What are the obligations of an occupying power and of a member of United Nations that continues without regard for international law or human decency to obstruct, undermine and dismantle the very systems built to preserve human life and dignity in the occupied Palestinian territory?' Malaysian envoy Azalina Othman Said asked the court during public hearings on Israel's obligations in the occupied Palestinian territory.

According to Anadolu Agency, Azalina Othman Said highlighted recent escalations and statements by Israeli officials as evidence of what she described as Israel's intent to deny Palestinians their right to self-determination, leading to their displacement and elimination. She pointed out how Israeli Defense Minister Katz recently issued threats against Gaza's civilian population, stressing that 'this demonstrates Israel's intention in no uncertain terms.'

Public hearings started on Monday at the ICJ in The Hague to examine Israel's obligations in connection with its activities in the occupied Palestinian territory. Israel also faces a genocide case at the World Court for its war on the Gaza Strip, where more than 52,000 people have been killed since October 2023.

The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants last November for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.