16 Questions
In what situations does the right to self-determination generate a right to external self-determination?
Former colonies and oppressed people under foreign military occupation
What has the UN General Assembly expressly recognized since 1974?
The right of the Palestinian people to an independent State
Which of the following is considered a means through which self-determination can be realized, according to the text?
Free association and integration with another State on a basis of political equality
In what context may the people of Palestine arguably be entitled to 'external' self-determination?
Being under occupation and denied meaningful access to government
What was the outcome of the last redeployment after March 2000, as explained in the text?
It was not effected
Which statement best describes the sovereignty over the Occupied Palestinian Territory?
It is best viewed as residing in the Palestinian people under occupation
What does the international community call for based on the 1967 lines, as mentioned in the text?
Two States with equivalent land-swaps agreed upon by the parties
How are the Oslo Accords best viewed according to the text?
As a delegation of enforcement jurisdiction
What is the significance of acceding to the Statute?
It implies acceptance of the jurisdiction of the Court by the acceding State Party.
What action did Canada take regarding Palestine's accession to the Statute?
Objected to the accession and initiated article 119(2) negotiations.
What was the role of the UN Secretary-General when accepting Palestine's instrument of accession?
Reminded ICC States Parties to resolve any legal issues arising from this act.
What action did a small number of other States Parties take regarding Palestine's accession?
Made statements in the ASP but did not object to the accession or initiate article 119(2) proceedings.
What is the meaning of 'abeyance' in the context of the passage?
Sovereign title is suspended for a period of time
Why does the passage mention that no State other than Israel claims any part of the Occupied Palestinian Territory?
To highlight the absence of any legitimate reversionary sovereigns
In what way did Israel unilaterally disengage from Gaza in 2005?
By withdrawing its military and settlers from Gaza
What does the passage imply about Palestine's status as a State Party?
It must be given effect as a State Party under international law
Study Notes
Right to Self-Determination
- The right to self-determination generates a right to external self-determination in certain situations.
UN General Assembly
- The UN General Assembly has expressly recognized the right to self-determination since 1974.
Means of Self-Determination
- Self-determination can be realized through external self-determination, among other means.
Palestine and Self-Determination
- The people of Palestine may be entitled to 'external' self-determination in certain contexts.
Occupied Palestinian Territory
- The sovereignty over the Occupied Palestinian Territory is disputed.
- The international community call for the establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state based on the 1967 lines.
Oslo Accords
- The Oslo Accords are best viewed as an interim agreement.
Statute of the International Criminal Court
- Acceding to the Statute implies acceptance of the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court.
- Palestine's accession to the Statute is significant in this context.
International Reactions
- Canada objected to Palestine's accession to the Statute.
- The UN Secretary-General accepted Palestine's instrument of accession.
- A small number of other States Parties objected to Palestine's accession.
Abeyance
- Abeyance means a state of temporary suspension or inaction.
Occupied Palestinian Territory
- No State other than Israel claims any part of the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
Israeli Disengagement
- Israel unilaterally disengaged from Gaza in 2005.
Palestine's Status
- The passage implies that Palestine's status as a State Party is recognized by the international community.
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