The relocation of the US embassy to Jerusalem and the obligation of non-recognition in international law
Le déplacement à Jérusalem de l’ambassade des Etats-Unis en Israël: questions autour de l’obligation de non-reconnaissance
1. Introduction Le déplacement de l’ambassade états-unienne en Israël de Tel Aviv à Jérusalem est prévu par le Jerusalem Embassy Act adopté par le Congrès en 1995,[1] mais les présidents des Etats-Unis ont longtemps exercé leur pouvoir de le reporter. Le 6 décembre 2017, Donald Trump a annoncé la reconnaissance par les Etats-Unis de...
The US embassy in Jerusalem: Does location matter?
1. A question of non-recognition The partition of Mandatory Palestine was first proposed by the Peel Commission in 1937. Jerusalem, however, was to remain under British control. This, the Commission contended, would ensure the city’s sanctity and maintain ‘free and safe’ access to its Holy Places.[1] Subsequent efforts to settle the status of the territory...
Non recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital: A condition for international law to remain a relevant framework?
1. Introduction On 6 December 2017, the United States recognised Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, in violation of its obligation to acknowledge that the eastern part of the city has been unlawfully occupied since 1967 and that such an occupation precludes Israel from claiming sovereignty on the city.[1] Therefore, even if ‘the United States...
