Written reply of Colombia to the question put by Vice-President Sebutinde at the end of the hearing held on 2 May 2025 – Obligations of Israel in relation to the Presence and Activities of the United Nations, Other International Organizations and Third States in and in relation to the Occupied Palestinian Territory

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INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE
OBLIGATIONS OF ISRAEL IN RELATION TO THE PRESENCE AND
ACTIVITIES OF THE UNITED NATIONS, OTHER INTERNATIONAL
ORGANIZATIONS AND THIRD STATES IN AND IN RELATION TO THE
OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN TERRITORY

Written Response on behalf of the Republic of Colombia to the Questions posed by Judge Sebutinde on Friday, 2 May 2025

Question 1 – Judge Sebutinde: “Which third States and other international organizations operate to provide basic services, and humanitarian and development assistance in the Occupied Palestinian Territory?”

The Republic of Colombia arranged for the shipment of humanitarian assistance —via Egypt, destined for the civilian population in the Gaza Strip, through a Colombian State-owned aircraft on October 25, 2023(1), consisting of foodstuffs, drinking water, hygiene items and other supplies. The Republic of Colombia also made voluntary financial contributions to UNRWA, amounting to USD $85,000 and USD $75,000 in support of the Agency and its mandate towards the population in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

Question 2 – Judge Sebutinde: “To what extent have restrictions, if any, been placed upon their operation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory by Israel since 2 March 2025?”

The Republic of Colombia has not sent consignments of humanitarian relief since 2 March 2025.

(1) General Command of the Military Forces of Colombia, “Colombia sends aircraft with humanitarian aid to Palestine”. Available at: https://www.cgfm.mil.co/en/multimedia/noticias/colombia-sends-aircraft-humanitarian-aid-palestine. (Last visited: 6 May 2025)