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The International Court of Justice (ICJ) settles disputes between states, but its power is limited. Countries must agree to its jurisdiction, and even then, enforcement relies on the UN Security Council, where permanent members can use their veto. This means the ICJ cannot force a state to attend or obey its rulings, as implied by the sarcastic threat in the Israel War Room post.
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