In rulings in January, March and May 2024, the ICJ told Israel to do everything possible to prevent acts of genocide in Gaza, including by providing urgently needed humanitarian aid to prevent famine.
These orders are legally binding, but the court has no concrete means to enforce them.
Israel has criticised the proceedings and rejected the accusations.
Since October 2023, Israeli forces have killed at least 70,369 Palestinians, mostly civilians, according to Gaza’s health ministry. The campaign has also displaced the majority of the 2.2 million people in the Palestinian territory.
Belgium was among several countries to recognise the State of Palestine in September, a status acknowledged by nearly 80% of UN members.