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ICJ rejects Israel's request to postpone Thursday's hearing

16 May 2024 12:56pm
A photo shows the Peace Palace, which houses the International Court of Justice (ICJ). - Photo by AFP
A photo shows the Peace Palace, which houses the International Court of Justice (ICJ). - Photo by AFP

AMMAN - The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has rejected Israel's request to postpone Thursday's hearing until next week, Jordan News Agency (Petra) reported quoting the Israeli newspaper Yediot Aharonot said on Wednesday.

The newspaper noted that Israel expects the ICJ to order a cessation of hostilities on Thursday, adding that it does not intend to abide by it.

On the other hand, the Israeli Broadcasting Corporation confirmed that Israel will send a legal delegation to the ICJ to respond to the request to stop the war. - BERNAMA

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