Historical Precedents and Challenges

There are two important historical precedents to consider. In 2004, the ICJ ruled that Israel's construction of the apartheid wall in the occupied West Bank was illegal and had to be destroyed. However, Israel ignored this ruling, with the US judge being the only one in support of Israel. Another precedent is Nicaragua's case against the US in the 1980s, where the ICJ ruled that the US had committed war crimes and aggression. Despite the ruling, the US vetoed any consequences or reparations. These precedents highlight the challenges in implementing ICJ rulings, as they require approval from the UN Security Council where veto power lies with countries like the US, creating potential barriers for justice.