The Palestinian Authority plans to seek a UN resolution that would declare Israel's presence in the West Bank and East Jerusalem illegal, invoking an International Court of Justice ruling. This effort aims to intensify global pressure on Israel amid rising violence.

Israeli leaders, particularly Prime Minister Netanyahu, reject the ICJ's conclusions and have indicated potential annexation of the West Bank. 

In the aftermath of destruction in Gaza, the PA hopes to use international law and public sentiment to strengthen its bid for statehood. The struggle between the "far right" and "progressive" elements continues to shape this charged landscape.

The Digest, 8/11/2024 @300AM, CDT

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