Following the resignation of the president of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Nawaf Salam, upon his recent appointment as Lebanon\u2019s prime minister, Judge Julia Sebutinde is expected to take over as interim president of the court.<\/p>\n
The development holds positive promise for Israel, as Sebutinde has been known for her unprecedented display of support for Israel\u2019s positions during the cases heard at the ICJ.<\/p>\n
Unwavering Support<\/strong> The Appointment of Lebanon\u2019s Prime Minister<\/strong> As Salam transitions to his new role and Sebutinde advances to hers, Israel may benefit from increased support in critical legal decisions. While Salam himself is a staunch opponent of Israel, his appointment as Lebanon\u2019s prime minister could signify a shift in regional dynamics, potentially paving the way for an improved balance of power in the Middle East.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" After being recently elected as Lebanon\u2019s new prime minister, the president of the International Court of Justice in The Hague has resigned. The question is, who is expected to replace him?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":35,"featured_media":13124,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2276,8,65],"tags":[1543,1480,1578],"class_list":["post-13123","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-people","category-politics","category-world","tag-hague","tag-israel","tag-lebanon"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nAt age 69, Julia Sebutinde is a seasoned judge with an illustrious career, having previously served on Uganda\u2019s Supreme Court. She is one of the more prominent figures in The Hague, and recognized as a consistent supporter of Israel. Among her notable decisions, she opposed issuing temporary orders demanding investigations into claims of ‘genocide’, or the examination of humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza. She was the sole judge who stood with Israel on these matters, even in cases involving Israeli judge Aharon Barak.<\/p>\n
\nSalam\u2019s resignation from his ICJ position followed his appointment as Lebanon\u2019s new prime minister. Supported by a majority of Lebanon\u2019s parliament, this appointment marks a big shift in the country\u2019s political power dynamics, as Hezbollah loses its grip on leadership in favor of more independent and diplomatic figures like Salam.<\/p>\n