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The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the most important judicial organ of the United Nations.

Only states can bring cases before the court.

When a country has accepted the court's jurisdiction, it has simultaneously given a pledge to abide by the court's decision.

In addition, other organs within the UN can request advisory opinions from the court.

The court has its headquarters in The Hague in the Netherlands and has 15 judges, who are elected by the United Nations Security Council and General Assembly. There cannot be more than two judges from the same country. Nine judges must agree before a decision can be made.

According to the New York Times, the court is being expanded this time with two judges appointed respectively by Israel and South Africa.

Source: UN

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