Audio clip NAT002

NAT002 – (World-Court-Gaza)
UNDATED. x–12s. The United Nations’ top court has ordered Israel to immediately stop its military offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. Israel can disregard Friday’s ruling since the I-C-C has no jurisdiction. However, former U-S Pentagon official Mick Mulroy says the judgment adds to the “court of international public opinion.” He says he believes it’s possible the judgement could push Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu closer to considering a ceasefire agreement.
(“..to Rafah.”) (SOURCE:ABC)

TAG: Criticism of Israel’s conduct during the war in Gaza has been growing. Three European countries announced this week they would recognize a Palestinian state, while the chief prosecutor for another international court requested arrest warrants for Israeli leaders, along with Hamas officials.
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The Canadian Press broadcast team, ABC