Today at about 10:00 a.m. EST the BBC is reporting the ICJ will issue an opinion

[moniss]

Last edited Fri Jul 19, 2024, 08:59 AM - Edit history (2)

on a UN request from 2022 to examine the legal matters regarding Israeli occupation of the lands outside the 1967 borders more commonly referred to as the Occupied Territories. The decision is advisory and it is expected that Israel will not comply with any decisions. It is expected that the US will continue to provide it's veto to protect Israel from being required to change in any way. This case is separate from the genocide case brought by South Africa.

Here is a link to the BBC report on the pending decision.

https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c2x05n7m3xet

[Lithos]

1. Can you rewrite this per I/P guidelines

Else I will need to lock this accordingly.

[moniss]

2. What do you mean about I/P guidelines?

It is a factual post referencing a decision due today with a link to the press announcement.

[Lithos]

3. Formatting please

The subject heading for threads must contain the title of the source article. The only exception is when you must shorten long titles or to make the subject of the article more clear.

Normally, I would not allow a press release from this organization, but I will if you use the title of the press release.

[moniss]

4. I edited the post but

I am at somewhat of a loss as to why we would not allow a press release from official organizations of the UN. Please explain for my future reference.

[Lithos]

5. The guidelines are from a historical basis for moderation

I/P used to be more contentious and required specific moderation. This is where source expectations and standards came into play.
And just like LBN, we asked for the Title to match the article. The intent is to create as neutral (fact) basis for the thread to begin.

[moniss]

6. That part I understand but the part I don't is

when you referenced not usually accepting things from that organization.

[Lithos]

7. It was the Press Release I was referring to

We also did not take YouTube videos, but have opened that up provided the source comes from a main stream source.

[moniss]

8. When you said organization

I took it to mean the ICJ. The reason I'm asking for clarification on that is because I do use the UN archives for reference from time to time and if for some reason using that organization or their institutions like the ICJ is not in keeping with guidelines I don't want to use them in a post and just cause a problem.