‘International Law Cannot Be An A La Carte Menu’: UAE Tells ICJ | Dawn News English

In her address at the United Nations, Lana Nusseibeh, the UAE ambassador, stressed the importance of upholding international law consistently, particularly in the context of the longstanding Palestinian issue. She emphasized the necessity of recognizing the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination, advocating for an independent and sovereign Palestine based on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital as the only path to achieving just and lasting peace.
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[@TheWayOfRespectAndKindness]

It is not only illegal, it's unholy.

[@fan2hd277]

people are dying and their land occupied this has nothing to do with any imaginary god.

[@faniarethas2716]

@@fan2hd277 Illegal and immoral!

[@cynthialynne7]

This has nothing to do with God.

[@faniarethas2716]

@@cynthialynne7 Morality or immorality has to do with a set of values which are deep in our hearts, innate and learnt. It’s the core of our souls despite any religion.

[@TheWayOfRespectAndKindness]

@@fan2hd277 it has everything to do with an "imaginary god". How do you think they are justifying their actions?

[@4yUwantAxe]

"What purpose do laws serve when even those who would enforce them choose not to pay them heed?"

[@existentoneness]

There comes a time when the Law no longer needs people to enforce It, but would enforce Itself. Everything would just conform to It. All about Timing and Events.

[@gerryburntwood9617]

True!

[@freepalestine8454]

That's the question!

[@donaldcarpenter5328]

AMEN!

[@BrianQuinn-ms7iy]

Lana Nusseibeh is an extremely intelligent and intellectual human being ,She has championed for the Palestinian population from the very start of this horrendous murderous conflict, Shes a beautiful warm hearted ❤️ human being ❤Ireland 🇮🇪 ❤️

[@JL-uo1di]

Remember when she hugged and took selfies with the US ambassador to the UN after she vetoed the ceasefire resolution.

[@georgestavri4474]

@@JL-uo1diReally ? Are you sure ?

[@Virgo71]

​@@JL-uo1dijust because her country's opinion differs from another's shouldn't require her to be bad mannered. Tbh this is exactly how our society should interact & treat each other. Her speech was excellent, precise to the point and sadly so very true. No country is exempt from International law & after decades of oppression for the Palestinian people enough is enough.

[@ManGolden786]

I'm literally blown away by Her Presentation! Super Cool kinda Powerful! China, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and I have more to look at are literally telling/teaching/reminding those ICJ folks sitting in front of Her/them, that they are biased, it seems knowingly, but who am I to know or analyze what I believe it all looks 21:13 like! Are they paid by a private client'$', I'm asking⁉️ Or, is it the World's Countries who pays to protect Human Rights! I guess, not sure, they can be taken to court as well!

[@МейцаИсаева]

Да благословит Всевыйшний её доброе сердце Амин

[@LuzGloriaLopezRamirez]

UAE SPEAKER, PEOPLE LIKE YOU MAKE THIS WORLD BETTER YOU ARE SMART AND CLEAR AND FLUID AND YOU DEFEND THE LAW. WE NEED MORE PEOPLE LIKE YOU

[@potryolama340]

❤

[@constantquestioning4010]

Entirely agree May God bless all peacemakers and shield all oppressed victims of injustice Paris 🙏🏼🕯🕯🙏🏼

[@xananmediaproductions6795]

It is a hypocrite because the UAE is the closest friend of srahell, it is one of the countries that support srahell.

[@hamsrider8179]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@TheSyrianAleppo]

You are so easily fooled that it is quite sad.

[@andrewreeve5537]

Lana Nusseibeh, wonderfully articulate! 😊

[@georgesgontier2425]

Seychelles condemns isreal and stands with Palestine. Thank you SA

[@spiridhulahaderi3792]

freee Palestine from Israhell🇵🇸 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

[@andylopez7054]

@@MattyinJapan Oh Matty is a Fascist.. thanks for the heads up!

[@ahmadmann5803]

The whole world is watching what is happening in Palestine & Gaza and the behavior of the US and the UK in complicity with Isr4el in the genocide of the Palestinian population whether Christian or Muslim. Can the people of the world rely on the ICJ in the Genocide issue?

[@comesaythattomyface]

​@@MattyinJapanya no holidays for you. Stay away from cape town too. Enjoy ur stolen land. Stay there forever and never leave

[@ryuuguu01]

Also sending armed squatters to take land from the land owners is illegal, even the US, Canada, the UK, and Germany agree it is illegal.

[@sameershaikjoomun8794]

Bravo South Africa for its stand. God bless South Africa! 21:06 21:09

[@illuminarti1]

Israel must hold accountable and we must free palestine now

[@dh88k]

Solid presentation by the UAE.

[@mariam990]

Sadly as a Catholic I don’t think I can put a foot to visit Jerusalem because I think what Israel has done and continue to do is so wrong beyond my words can express. I pray for Palestinians freedom and right to self determination.

[@AliMasigaSaleh-vs2jh]

Israel stopped some Catholic priests from visiting Jerusalem, even spitting on them.

[@doctorcrypto3048]

What about the terrorist attack on October 7th by Hamas buddy are you dillusional? Do you think Hamas should get away with that?

[@existentoneness]

After hearing this, why does it still have to take months before the Court gives Its ruling?

[@Aebib]

Powerful .. proud of her 👍🏽

[@normandoseven]

When legal terminology becomes poetry. Well done Lana Nusseibeh!!

[@camillechitrani]

Great speech, eloquently said

[@mallehkeita8445]

Thank you for standing for humanity, very well said. Freedom for Palestine

[@martha.7416]

Amazing. 🤗🤗🤗❤❤❤

[@ahmedhamdan7891]

The Palestinians done won’t anything they just sick off Israel stilling there land house putting the innocent families in jail for no reasons

[@nahimqureshi22]

This lady exposed international law standard harmed by US and insrael and how international law is used for west intrest

[@pietervantonder5449]

Proudly South African. Absolutely brilliant young lady. Congratulations.

[@danieltheal]

I am very impressed with this Ambassadors arguments thoroughly rooted in international law. Bravo!

[@doreenchindezwa6319]

Occupiers and settlers are sticking together. It's called being "thick as thieves".

[@arafathossain5523]

"America is a stolen land"- Native American proverbs.

[@jackspendo]

An occupying power has no right to self-defense against the occupied. Israel is officially an occupying power and its presence in the Palestinian territories is illegal under UN Security Council Resolution 242 (1967). Consequently, resistance to this Israeli occupation is legal. General Assembly Resolution 45/130 (1990) gives the Palestinians the right to resist "by all means at their disposal, including armed struggle." It is precisely for this reason that Russia, before its intervention in Ukraine on February 21, recognized the independence of the Donbas republics. This made it possible for these two republics to ask Russia for help in launching a defensive war under Article 51 of the Charter against the incipient Ukrainian offensive. I had described this mechanism in my books on the Ukraine conflict and in your journal "Current Affairs in Focus". If, ironically, Israel were to recognize the existence of a Palestinian state, it could wage a defensive war against it. Israel's internationally recognized status, however, is that of an occupying power, and as such, it is its responsibility to protect the Palestinian population, not to destroy it.

[@mayurdotca]

Mashallah.. may allah give this sister more exposure and power to change. Nusseibeh's father, of Palestinian decent, is presidential advisor and translator Zaki Nusseibeh, and her grandfather was Palestinian Anwar Nusseibeh.[2] She has bachelor's and master's degrees in history from Queens' College, University of Cambridge and a Master's in Israeli and Jewish Diaspora Studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London.[3][4]

[@bestaqlaaq1742]

Columbia, Egyptian and UAE ladies English very strong, explained very well, everyone understands their information. Palestinian team, Good English and explain properly are the key points to success for Palestinian suffering and killing. Encourage all representative to speak in English , so message can be heard directly from the representative. Everyone is well educated, able to speak English very well, encouraging everyone Speaking in English. May Allah SWT free Palestinian people from the Zionist soon.

[@erudite4u]

Fantastic presentation... Hit the nail on the head... Surgical precision

[@kamelkoroghli3738]

She is a stunning bright sharp lady.. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Alex191757]

Please also list non essential goods banned , to Palestinians . Among many items , jam is a prohibited item . JAM !!!!

[@salvecarmelapoche2078]

surfboards and other surf-related items are also banned like wth

[@markc4340]

It's cause they would probably make a jam donnut and explode whilst surfing, indeed these policies have gone mad

[@rosestewart1606]

anything necessary for pasteurizing milk...because of course buckets are made of metal

[@yllbardh]

Duh, JAMming IDF is Israels biggest problem so YEAH no JAM,,,

[@donaldcarpenter5328]

nutrition of any sort the IDF will ban....

[@MakMakp-b2j]

Go UAE go, I pray to God of mankind and maker of universe 🙏 that justice and peace in now delivered to people of Palestine

[@ccadena3]

BRAVO!!! BRAVO!!! BRAVO!!! All the polititians in the world could learn from this brave woman!!!

[@othmankamaluddin2479]

Well done and thank you Lana

[@siddique611]

Madam Nuseibeh, Your presentation covers all aspects of the oppression and intolerable suffering of the Palestinian people. Excellent indeed. This you have done despite your country's normalisation with Israel, which, I am sure in your heart you know, was a betrayal of the Palestinian people.

[@Daniyal-p5z]

OK enough talking Important ACTION NOW

[@samiali4171]

She is accurate and perfect in her speech ....

[@navyrock7092]

These countries should set a date , if Israeli soldiers did not leave Gaza and that we don't discuss two states solution by the end of March 2024 these countries should boycott ICJ AND UNITED NATIONS AND CALL BACK THEIR Representatives.

[@gerryburntwood9617]

Better still stop trading in dollars and boycott both Israel and USA, let’s see how they survive

[@jhurrydyaneswar8428]

Can this lady interfere in the affair of Russia fighting Ukraine she fears to speak against Putin

[@monkeymajix]

@@jhurrydyaneswar8428 get lost. This is about israels illegal OPT. What does Russia have anything to do with it? Make yourself useful somewhere else.

[@Daniyal-p5z]

Well said uae No use of talking without ACTION We are tired of waiting

[@hairolyusof504]

Isolate and boycott this aperthied state, economics sanctions, free movement sanctions for the isreali people

[@Slolo-s4h]

The most truthful speech ever good job… Now lets bring peace to the people of Palestine 🇵🇸 they have suffered enough

[@Daniyal-p5z]

Enough talking ACTION please

[@marcwouters6059]

100% accurate !!!

[@ianrobertson1343]

Long live PALESTINE,from the river to the sea,they will be free

[@eugen5773]

this is exactly the mindset which brought them [the palestinian arabs] into this situation. nothing will change as long as they don't accept the israelis as their neighbors.

[@ДжульеттаО]

Свободное независимое государство ПАЛЕСТИНЕ! ❤🇵🇸❤🕌

[@michaelcowell677]

Every human deserves the right to live, & be free & the basics things to live food & shelter...

[@eddieokpara3549]

Nathanyahu has shredded beyond repair all empathy for the Jewish state earned by victims of the holocaust

[@williammcilwain620]

Listening to all this, it beggars belief that the world sits back and,not only allows these inhumane injustices to be carried out, but financially and physically supports it. It makes you think that maybe the extinction of the human race by climate change would be poet justice 🇰🇼🇮🇪

[@ippynjayaycrazykids]

Amazingly spoken words only if world takes heed but this can only b done if the court also does wat it supposed to by ending this horror it’s been going on for way too long , palastinians also deserve peace and freedom , let’s all pray for peace inshallah🤲🏼

[@halimrahman]

Despite the multitude of treaties and conventions penned by Western nations, there has been a conspicuous absence of feedback regarding the firing of missiles and the forced displacement of patients from a hospital. This begs the question: are these nations exhibiting the highest level of hypocrisy? Do these conventions not apply when it comes to actions perpetrated by Israel against Palestine? It's troubling to observe that despite the victims being predominantly Muslim and Arab, their humanity appears to be disregarded. Is their value as human beings diminished by their ethnicity or religion? Furthermore, while Israel's claims on UNWRA were swiftly acknowledged by the West, even in the absence of concrete evidence, incidents such as the destruction of Nasser's hospital seem to be dismissed as mere collateral damage, just another structure lost in the chaos. It's a sobering reminder that the principles and ideals enshrined in international conventions CAN BE CHERRY PICKED! And ICJ is just another ripe cherry on the table, meant to serve only the Western agenda.

[@naymatunc-rc6vs]

INSAALLAH FILISTIN HALKI ICIN HAYIRLI OLACAK RAHMAN VE RAHIM OLAN ALLAHTIR 🤲🤲🤲🤲🤲🇵🇸

[@toursinnepal]

Huge respect and salute for delivering such a clear speech which helps, encourage to understand the history, situation, pain, suffering of Palestinians

[@Daniyal-p5z]

NATO) No Action Talk Only ❤❤❤

[@tonycat721]

AND A GREAT WONDERFUL SPEACH for the judges it went in one ear and out the other ear NEVER even touching the brain...... oh well it did sound good...

[@shahidulislam4636]

❤ “The US puppets in the Middle East are now forced to publicly argue in favor of Palestine, although they aren’t the same behind the scenes!” The people’s pressure at home made it possible. The writers of this speech and this learned Ambassador are extraordinary! ❤❤❤

[@Daniyal-p5z]

ABSOLUTELY 💯 AGREE No Action Talk Only

[@pubguc6771]

All world action for this subject

[@williamthomson7820]

What a wonderful clear and concise woman, whom I found to be a more of an eloquent speaker than many of the pathetic third rate politicians, that we elect to power on our behalf.

[@Bavafa1]

It is not an exaggeration to say that we have not seen this type of atrocities and genocide since the genocide of the Jews during WWII. It all appears that Nazees have resurrected and have come back to Palestine, currently doing what they do well in Gaza. As we learn more and more it has become so clear that there are two different factions of Zayo nazees: Those who are denying the Palestinian Halo cost and those who are insisting to carry on with a Palestinian Halo cost.

[@colleenpritchett6914]

It is little understood that while the ovens burned full tilt the Zionists were in direct collaboration with the Nazi regime. In fact they struck a silver coin to commemorate their collaboration. It’s all there if you google. The Zionists are not what they appear to be at all.

[@Toxette78]

So true and well said

[@nighatnaz4037]

Well done Lana dear

[@niveax6112]

Great points. It is the court's and international organization's responsibility to ensure justice and peace. Keep the balance, peace, and justice. if they don't function properly and let some states make the decisions over them, world peace will be always in danger. AND IT was all those years. Millions of civilians are refugees now.

[@fleurdebois]

Amazing discourse. Bravo. May we finally see a future with dignity for the Palestinian people.

[@Daniyal-p5z]

(NATO) No Action Talk Only

[@Koloviv48i]

People should be cautious of the Crooked Ugandan judge, who i noticed throughout these proceedings have been continuously writing throughout instead of listening to the speakers. My question is she now studying the LAW or what. She's not sincere and must be called out. She is probably in the pocket of the Criminals

[@georgestavri4474]

Thank you UAE this is the right attitude. We need to stop the Is’l monsters.

[@antonyfrancis3247]

The UAE ambassador Nusseibeh's civilized appeal to the ICJ is wrought with apprehensions considering that ONE lone STATE by using its VETO, is complicit in committing a GENOCIDE in GAZA. Does the so called world's highest court have the courage to censure and penalize STATES that break laws signed on in the GENEVA CONVENTION? Or is it a continuation of 75 years of shenanigans?

[@shabbirkhan630]

Wonderful speech and 100% correct Sister ❤. God bless you 🎉❤❤❤🎉.

[@carenkurdjinian5413]

Humanity - Wake Up From a Bad Dream……Peace and Love and Beautiful Creativity- Make New Earth Beautiful and Caring …..🌞

[@brcak2000]

Well done and respect. Lana Nusseibeh

[@ongyewleng4718]

Excellent presentation to ICJ for justice.

[@samirdaoud34]

The UAE representative has done the entire world community and humanity a great service for such an eloquent, honourable fearless and timely speech deeply anchored in International law and Geneva Convention leaving Israel in its desperately isolated dark place and with a shameful and inhumane ugly face . She made the UAE a proud nation with her message and voice of justice, reason and wisdom. Bravo UAE

[@markc4340]

If Israel denies their actions being a genocide, then I deny the genocide they have gone through, we all should side by side stand by this... tit-for-tat

[@Realtycheck37]

All well said!

[@Daniyal-p5z]

(NATO) No Action ❤ Talk Only 😂😂😂

[@dlovestar]

Massive applauds to Lana Nusseibeh for her extremely exceptional, intelligent, articulate speech, which details Israel's ongoing occupation and illegal settlements in Gaza as well as upholding international law. I can hear the ISRAELI hypocrites losing their minds screaming, ANTISEMITIC!!!! ANTISEMITIC!!!!

[@ACastellanosGuessWhat]

👏

[@Haridas991]

I am really impressed by this lady's excellent presentation of the facts. It would be great if other Arab leaders adopt a joint stance against Israel and the USA.

[@luciac8808]

Wonderful speech by lana of the UAE atrue humanitarian and inteluctual who has pointed out what internatinal law is and means and should be adheared to .Wish their where more like her.❤

[@SCOUT-h3h]

This lady is so clear at spreading the word of truth.Bless your wonderful soul ❤

[@rainedyani8505]

Thank you, UAE!! 🙏🇸🇩

[@patrellabell64]

What negotiating process?

[@turtlex5994]

Brilliant, articulate presentation.

[@Daniyal-p5z]

NATO) No Action Talk Only 😂😂😂

[@LambertBrady]

Lana: the UN is in violation of the Geneva Convention for lack of enforcement of the Geneva Convention. Arab world: send troops to free Palestine NOW!

[@Daniyal-p5z]

(NATO) No Action ❤ Talk Only 😂😂😂

[@rashmigupta9]

Best representation!!!

[@rameshalli1316]

Very clear presentation with sensible ways of settlement. This process to end conflicts in East Jerusalem and the GAZA is of upmost importance.

[@sandboxaccountz.zy.7012]

amazing speech

[@vandagiselda6159]

Yes Lady Lana. No one, or no Nations can be above the law! Israel cannot get away with their all possible war crimes committed against all defenseless civilians Palestinians. 2 state is a fair solution for the both countries. And Israel and their allies don't have any valid rights, to reject the only right offer on the table now. Palestinian must be left alone, not dictator by the Israel or the countries, that they don't want. May both countries live independently and peacefully.

[@5673mmmmm]

None of these judges will know the life of the oppressed until they themselves feel this pain in their bodies, until they themselves are "locked up" among "free" people.

[@winfriedbanzhaf1067]

Outstanding speech!

[@StevenWolf275]

Excellent delivery

[@cherylmoneiry8302]

That is because Isreal is created in 1948 by Britian and by US

[@Dan-el4mz]

No the British owned the land and the Soviets wanted a Jewish state

[@nildaaimini1954]

How nice to find uncorrupt politicians

[@raihanatew4885]

Thk you sister Lana for your dedication for humanity and freedom. Such excellent conscise speech. May God bless you always.

[@mela9988]

In September, 2023 was already named the deadliest year for the Palestinians im the Westbank 😢

[@yogabaskaran4875]

Well done, delivered mostly everything, will wait for ICJ'S justice.

[@01sinat]

Thank you Lana.

[@riaadhoosain]

She is one of the most eloquent speakers and representatives...

[@pakobianco]

We all know everything she is saying……. Now what??????? ACTION

[@pubguc6771]

1 , south Africa 2 , Pakistan 3 , just location possible for open general scientific globally peace

[@malikelbarkani]

❤

[@yaanimuhamad7236]

Talk, talk , talk and more talks

[@karliestrynadka6846]

Excellent

[@shireenfatina895]

Very nice observation on ICJ

[@xananmediaproductions6795]

this is hypocrisy, the girl is not guilty because she is reading a letter that was handed to her, because the UAE is the closest friend of srahell, it is one of the countries that support srahell. Palestine wants justice and life like other nations. Free🇵🇸

[@aqilmrhan]

In the western world, if someone commits the crime of recording or making a private audio/video of someone, they can be charged with a felony, misdemeanor, fine, jail, and more. But this is not a crime in Pakistan. In Pakistan, such a person is rewarded by the army establishment by making him the Chief Minister of Punjab. May Allah have mercy on Pakistan. Just think now when all the bureaucracy and public office holders will be blackmailed by recording their private audios and videos and they will be forced to do all the illegal things.

[@maquacr7014]

What is the context?

[@rosestewart1606]

I believe that's only the case in the US...which requires that the other party be informed that they are being recorded. In common law countries it is only required that one of the people in the recording knows that it's being recorded.

[@aqilmrhan]

@@maquacr7014 Marriam Nawaz!

[@rodyoung8428]

Well said

[@eudyptes5046]

Thanks. The music was annoying though.

[@isabelvaldivieso702]

Se pueden activar los subtítulos automáticos en español en la configuración del vídeo. Gracias.

[@shaybritting6019]

Long Live Beloved UAE 🇦🇪, 🇦🇪 ❤❤👏👏⚘🙏🏼

[@patrellabell64]

So shall it be.

[@dizz1934]

well said

[@chyvontreese]

If a country is hindering peace because they have a veto vote, there should be a clause about if you veto vote a peace action with total disregard for human life that will be for then that can vote you out and then the rest of the country ‘s will get to vote and it’ll be just like running for office. The majority will win.

[@yoliewalker4582]

BRING PEACE make it a TWO STATE NOW Thank you 🌹