Nations Condemn Israel Over Occupied West Bank Move

Israel Approves Land Registration Process in Occupied West Bank

The Israeli government has approved a plan to register lands in the occupied West Bank as “state property”, sparking widespread condemnation from regional countries and international organizations.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the measure aims to clarify rights and resolve legal disputes. The process was previously frozen in 1967 when Israel occupied the West Bank. The Palestinian presidency has condemned the decision, calling it a “grave escalation” that amounts to “de facto annexation”.

Regional countries including Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan have also denounced the move as illegal under international law and a threat to the two-state solution of the Israel-Palestine conflict. They have called on the international community to intervene.

The Egyptian government stated that the decision is a “dangerous escalation aimed at consolidating Israeli control over the occupied Palestinian territories”. Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the approval as an extension of Israel’s plans to deprive the Palestinian people of their rights.

Jordan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriate Affairs called on the international community to assume its legal and moral responsibilities and compel Israel to stop its actions. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the plans, stating that they would undermine ongoing efforts to achieve peace and stability in the region.

The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the decision as a “null and void decision”, urging the international community to deter Israeli violations. Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs also condemned the move, calling on the international community to take concrete measures to end Israeli impunity.

The land registration process allows for the revival of settlement activities in areas controlled by Israel. The Palestinian Authority had previously registered lands as “state property” but froze the process due to concerns over its legality under international law.

Source: Al Jazeera