Elinor Hammarskjöld
Elinor Hammarskjöld is a Swedish lawyer and diplomat who currently serves as the legal counsel for the United Nations. She has been appointed to represent the UN in a significant legal case regarding Israel's actions towards the Palestinian rights agency, Unrwa, at the International Court of Justice. Hammarskjöld’s expertise in international law and diplomacy positions her to navigate the complexities of this high-stakes hearing, which addresses allegations of Israel breaching its obligations as a UN member state.
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South Africa:
The UN’s legal counsel, Elinor Hammarskjöld, told the court it was a cold fact that no humanitarian aid has entered Gaza since March.
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Slovenia:
Elinor Hammarskjöld, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Legal Affairs, emphasized Israel's clear obligations under international law to protect Palestinian civilians.
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United Kingdom:
Elinor Hammarskjöld is the UN under-secretary general for legal affairs who asserted the immunities and privileges of the UN during the court proceedings.
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Ireland:
Elinor Hammarskjold said Israel had a clear obligation as an occupying force to allow and facilitate humanitarian aid for the people in Gaza.
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France:
Elinor Hammarskjöld was set to plead before the International Court of Justice regarding humanitarian aid issues.
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United Kingdom:
The UN will be represented by its new legal counsel, Elinor Hammarskjöld, a Swedish lawyer and diplomat.
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