Nearly 20 nations and two major regional blasts – the League of Arab States and Organization of Islamic Cooperation – slammed Israel this week for expanding control in the occupied West Bank. The joint condemnation, issued yesterday, calls recent land reclassification moves "a flagrant violation of international law."
What’s Sparking the Outcry? 🚨
Foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, and others accused Israel of using "state land" designations to accelerate settlements and cement administration in Palestinian territories. They argue these actions undermine peace efforts and violate UN resolutions.
Why This Matters Now ⏳
The criticism follows Israel’s cabinet approval earlier this month of a controversial plan led by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to register West Bank land as government property – a move critics say enables annexation. 🔥
Signatories demanded Israel reverse course immediately, stressing that lasting Middle East peace requires a two-state solution based on 1967 borders. "This isn’t just politics – it’s about stability for future generations," the statement emphasized.
