TheUNInternational Court of Justice concluded that Israel's occupation of Palestine, and itscolonization, are de-facto annexation, and illegal. (Annexation of conquered territory isalso illegal.)

The ruling also called for Israel to rapidly quit the occupied territories andruled Palestinians were due reparations for the occupation.

While non-binding, the ruling will provide ample ammunition for government lawyers alreadyactively examining future sanctions against those linked to Israeli settlement.