File Photo: A protester waves a Palestinian flag in front of the Peace Palace. AFP
The Scandinavian country initiated the UN resolution requesting an advisory opinion from the ICJ on Israel's obligations, and the court ruled on Wednesday that Israel was obliged under international law to facilitate the delivery of aid to Gaza.
"Norway intends to follow up on this (ICJ) decision with a new resolution at the UN General Assembly," Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide told a press conference.
"No country can place itself above its obligations under international law. This is essential, both for Palestinians and for all other populations living in situations of war and conflict," he added.
The ministry later specified that Norway would file the resolution with several other countries to support the ICJ ruling and help make sure its opinion is followed with action.
Speaking to Ahram Online, UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini said a quarter of Gaza’s population is already in famine, while the rest faces despair and hunger.
In August, the UN declared a famine in Gaza, the first in the Middle East.
* This story was edited by Ahram Online.
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