Hague Group to ‘make first appearance’ at UN General Assembly

The Hague Group, a bloc of states committed to “coordinated legal and diplomatic measures” in defence of international law and solidarity with the people of Palestine, is set to make its first appearance at the UN General Assembly on Monday, the president of South Africa said.

In a press release, Cyril Ramaphosa, said:

“The Hague Group — which South Africa co-chairs — brings together states coordinating legal and diplomatic measures to uphold international law and protect civilians in Gaza. As it makes its first appearance at the UN General Assembly, what began as a small club of states seeking to defend international law is today achieving a consensus that international law is an instrument that binds us all. It is the Hague Group’s aspiration to ensure that the UN is at the centre of promoting international law.”