In a highly anticipated opinion today, the International Court of Justice said Israel's West Bank barrier violates international law and must be dismantled.

By a vote of 14-1, the judges said the barrier "severely impedes the exercise of the Palestinian people of its right to self-determination, and therefore is a breach of Israel's obligation to the respect of that right" and "the court accordingly finds that the construction of the wall, and its associated regime, are contrary to international laws."

Only the U.S. judge dissented. [ more ]

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