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This reluctance raises questions about the motivations behind the court’s decision. Is it driven by genuine humanitarian concern, or does it reflect broader political considerations? Critics argue that countries in the region view Palestinian refugee issues as politically sensitive and are wary of allowing a flood of new arrivals that could alter regional balances or threaten national sovereignty.
Moreover, some see the court’s ruling as an overreach that infringes upon national sovereignty. By declaring that everyone from Gaza has a right to asylum, the court appears to bypass countries’ sovereign discretion to regulate their borders and assess migration based on security, economic capacity, and cultural considerations.