This was a verdict that came slowly, and with some of its barbs hidden in sub-clauses and legalese. But if you put the elements together, it was a highly critical attack on Israel's conduct in the occupied territories. Not just in Gaza, but also in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.

The International Court of Justice's ruling says Israel must facilitate - not simply allow - humanitarian aid to be delivered to the Gaza Strip by the United Nations and its entities.

The ban on many of UNRWA's operations was deemed unlawful, and there was a constant drumbeat of Israel's obligations as an "occupying power".

Image: Trucks carrying humanitarian aid and fuel enter Gaza as part of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. Pic: AP

There was a call to allow the Red Cross access to Pa

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