32 Questions
What is the Chamber's alternative proposal for assessing Palestine's statehood?
Conducting a further and independent assessment under international law
In what way is Palestine restricted in the exercise of its authority over the Occupied Palestinian Territory?
Practically
Which right, recognized by the international community, has been severely impaired in Palestine?
Right to self-determination
What is the unique aspect of the situation in Palestine, according to the text?
Its assessment of statehood criteria
What areas does Palestine's authority appear to be largely limited to?
Areas A and B of the West Bank
What has Palestine lost momentum in?
State-building
What did the General Assembly welcome in November 2012, according to the text?
Positive assessments about Palestine's readiness for statehood
What has become quite apparent according to the Special Rapporteur?
The contradictions of attempting to build a sovereign economy under a prolonged occupation
What did the UN Resolution establish regarding Palestine's eligibility?
Palestine was recognized as a non-member observer State in the UN
According to the leaked internal memorandum from the UN Office of Legal Affairs, what does the Secretary-General need to consider for Palestine's treaty participation?
The determination by the General Assembly to accept Palestine as a non-member observer State
What did the UN Resolution commend regarding the Palestinian National Authority?
Their plan for constructing institutions of an independent Palestinian State
In the context of treaty participation, what does the 'all States' formula refer to?
Treaties that are open to any State or all States
What did Resolution 298 of 25 September 1971 reaffirm?
The principle that acquisition of territory by military conquest is inadmissible
What was the purpose of UN Security Council Resolution 338?
To establish a just and durable peace in the Middle East
What did Resolution 339 confirm and call for?
It confirmed Resolution 338 and called for a cease-fire
What was the significance of the language in a particular resolution regarding Israel's territorial changes?
It indicated that negotiations might lead to major border adjustments
What is the scope of the Palestinian Authority's powers according to the text?
Control over internal political arrangements and daily affairs in the public domain
What areas were excluded from the transfer of powers and responsibilities to the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank?
Jerusalem, Israeli settlements, and military locations
What was the significance of the Israeli soldiers remaining in certain areas after the Gaza-Jericho Agreement?
They continued to occupy areas of Israeli settlements and military installations
What was the role of the PLO in relation to the Palestinian Authority's foreign relations?
The PLO had full authority to conduct negotiations and sign agreements for the PA's benefit
What does the text suggest about Israel's activities in the Occupied Palestinian Territory?
There are indications that they may continue, and Israel may seek to annex these territories.
How does the Rome Statute relate to the situation in Palestine according to the text?
It aims to guarantee lasting respect for and the enforcement of international justice, geared towards the protection of individuals.
What did Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vow in August and September 2019, according to the text?
To annex large parts of the West Bank if re-elected.
What does the text imply about the limitations on States' effectiveness under the Rome Statute?
The limitations are recognized by provisions related to complementarity and investigative powers.
What has been the Israeli High Court of Justice's stance on the broader policy question of the Government of Israel’s settlement policy?
It has considered it to be predominantly political and non-justiciable
According to Israel, why does human rights legislation, such as the ICERD, not apply to the West Bank or Gaza?
Because those areas fall outside Israeli national territory
What is posited about sovereignty over the territories in the text?
Sovereignty over the territories is legally indeterminate, in abeyance
Why does Palestine consider its ability to conduct proceedings to be curtailed?
Due to the occupation
What is the basis for the Prosecution's conclusion that potential cases concerning crimes allegedly committed by members of Hamas and PAGs would currently be admissible?
Article 17(1)(a)-(d) of the Statute
What is the reasonable basis to believe that members of the Israeli authorities have committed in the context of Israel’s occupation of the West Bank, including East Jerusalem?
Crimes under article 8(2)(b)(viii)
What is the status of the Office’s admissibility assessment in terms of the scope and genuineness of relevant domestic proceedings?
Ongoing at this stage
Why does the Prosecution conclude that the potential case(s) arising from an investigation of alleged crimes committed by members of the Israeli authorities would be admissible?
Pursuant to article 17(1)(a)-(d) of the Statute
Test your knowledge about the UN resolution affirming its determination to contribute to the achievement of the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people and the attainment of a peaceful settlement in the Middle East. This quiz covers key aspects of the resolution and its implications.
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