Dozens of Islamic countries are rallying against Israel's newly approved measures to tighten control over the West Bank, sparking global backlash this week. 🌏 The moves—including reviving land acquisition committees and easing property sales—are being called a “dangerous escalation” by Palestinian leaders.
Why It Matters Now
On Sunday (Feb 8), Israel’s security cabinet greenlit policies critics say erase Palestinian land rights and accelerate settlements. By Monday, foreign ministers from Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, and five other nations issued a fiery joint statement: “These illegal actions undermine peace and violate international law.” 🔥
Global Reactions Heating Up
🇵🇸 Palestinian VP Hussein al-Sheikh demanded emergency UN and Arab League meetings
🇹🇷 Türkiye, 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia, and others warned of “expansionist policies” threatening the two-state solution
🚨 Calls for the international community to “halt Israel’s escalation” grow louder
With over 600,000 Israelis already living in West Bank settlements (deemed illegal by the UN), these latest steps are raising eyebrows worldwide. 🌐 Palestinian officials argue the moves sabotage any chance of a future independent state—while Israel maintains its security needs.
📢 Stay tuned as tensions unfold in one of 2026’s most volatile geopolitical flashpoints.
