German FM: ICJ ruling regarding Gaza and Israel is binding and must be respected

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Monday, ahead of a meeting of EU ministers that the ruling of the International Court of Justice urging Israel to immediately halt its military attack on the southern part of the Gaza Strip is binding and must be respected.

She added, "No Israeli hostage will be released if more people are forced to seek refuge in tents... International humanitarian law applies to everyone and also to Israel's practices in war."

Reuters