"ICJ Hearings: Palestinians Seek End to Israeli Occupation"

The top U.N. court is set to hold public hearings on the legality of Israel's occupation of Palestinian territory, with the focus on the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza. The U.S., Egypt, Russia, France, and China are among the countries participating, while Israel will not attend. The U.N. Security Council is expected to vote on a resolution for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza, and Israel's government has approved a declaration refusing to recognize a Palestinian state. Meanwhile, Norway will help transfer frozen funds to the Palestinian Authority, and the largest medical facility in southern Gaza is no longer functional after Israeli raids.