ICC issues arrest warrants in Palestine situation

The ICJ ordered additional provisional measures concerning Israel's military offensive in Rafah and humanitarian access; interpretations of the precise scope of the order have differed.

Security Council Resolution 2735 welcomed a three-phase ceasefire proposal and urged its implementation.

The ICJ concluded in an advisory opinion that Israel's continued presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory was unlawful and set out legal consequences for states and international organizations.

The General Assembly adopted a resolution demanding that Israel end its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory within 12 months, following the July ICJ advisory opinion.

Greek dockworkers at Piraeus blocked the loading of a container of ammunition intended for Israel. Reuters reported the action on 18 October and identified Thursday 17 October as the day of the...

Israel and Hamas reached an agreement on a phased ceasefire and hostage/prisoner releases, mediated by Qatar, Egypt and the United States.

The first phase of the ceasefire entered into force; hostage/prisoner exchanges and increased humanitarian deliveries followed.

Israeli laws restricting UNRWA's operations came into force; their consequences for humanitarian operations later figured in ICJ proceedings.

Israel halted entry of humanitarian aid to Gaza, citing disputes over ceasefire arrangements and alleging diversion of aid; UN agencies warned of humanitarian harm.

A UN humanitarian report described expanded food, fuel and service access during the ceasefire's first phase, alongside continuing restrictions.