Over 80 UN member states condemn Israel's de-facto annexation of West Bank

"We strongly condemn unilateral Israeli decisions and measures aimed at expanding Israel's unlawful presence in the West Bank, Palestinian Ambassador to the UN Riyad Mansour said on Tuesday, speaking on behalf of the coalition of 85 member states and several international organisations. list of 4 itemsend of list Such decisions are contrary to Israel's obligations under international law and must be immediately reversed. We underline in this regard our strong opposition to any form of annexation, Mansour said."

"We reiterate our rejection of all measures aimed at altering the demographic composition, character and status of the Palestinian territory occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem, he said. Such measures violate international law, undermine the ongoing efforts for peace and stability in the region, run counter to the Comprehensive Plan and jeopardise the prospect of reaching a peace agreement ending the conflict, he added."

More than 80 United Nations member states condemned Israel's plan to expand control over the occupied West Bank and to claim large tracts of Palestinian territory as Israeli state property. A coalition of 85 member states and several international organisations strongly condemned unilateral Israeli decisions and measures aimed at expanding Israel's unlawful presence in the West Bank. Those measures are contrary to Israel's obligations under international law and must be reversed. The coalition rejected actions aimed at altering the demographic composition and status of Palestinian territory occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem, and warned these actions undermine peace efforts. The Comprehensive Plan is a November agreement between Israel and Hamas to end Israel's genocidal war on Gaza and includes a halt to illegal settlement activity. Signatories include Australia, Canada, China, France, Pakistan, Russia, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, the United Arab Emirates, the European Union, the League of Arab States and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation. Israel has begun land registration in Section C for the first time since 1967; Section C comprises about 60 percent of the West Bank.

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