What is the ICJ?
The international court of justice (ICJ) – not to be confused with the international criminal court (ICC), which tries individuals for war crimes – is the UN’s top court. Established in 1945, it is based in The Hague and rules on disputes between nations as well as giving advisory opinions.
It has 15 judges – which will be expanded by an additional judge from each side in the Israel case – elected for nine-year terms…