The United Nations’ highest court opened hearings Monday into Israel’s obligation to “ensure and facilitate” urgently needed humanitarian assistance to Palestinian civilians in the occupied territories,

The International Court of Justice hears arguments on Israel's two-month long blockade of Gaza aid. UN representatives will begin the hearing, followed by a Palestinian submission

Israel will face accusations of breaking international law by refusing to let aid into the Gaza Strip when dozens of nations present arguments at the International Court of Justice during a week of hearings starting in The Hague on Monday.