Israel engaged in 'process of annexing' Palestinian territory, Ireland tells UN court

By Nur Asena Erturk

ANKARA (AA) – Israel is and has been engaged in a "process of annexation" of the occupied Palestinian territories, Ireland's delegation to the International Court of Justice said on Thursday.

Israel prevented the Palestinian people's right to self-determination, the Irish delegation said during the public hearings.

Israel's settlement activity threatened the "viability of a future Palestinian state," the Irish delegation added.