80+ Nations Condemn Israeli Actions in West Bank at UN Security Council

Condemnation of Unilateral Israeli Decisions

• 🌍 Over 80 Member States and organizations, represented by the Palestinian Ambassador, strongly condemn unilateral Israeli decisions and measures expanding Israel's unlawful presence in the West Bank.
• ⚖️ These decisions are deemed contrary to Israel's obligations under international law and must be immediately reversed.
• 🚫 A strong opposition to any form of annexation is underlined.

Rejection of Demographic Alterations

• 📜 The statement reiterates rejection of measures aimed at altering the demographic composition, character, and status of the Palestinian Territory occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem.
• 📉 Such measures violate international law, undermine peace efforts, and jeopardize the prospect of a peace agreement.

Commitment to Palestinian Self-Determination

• ✊ A commitment is reaffirmed to take concrete measures in accordance with international law and UN resolutions to realize the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination.
• 🛑 This includes countering illegal settlement policy and policies of forcible displacement and annexation in the occupied Palestinian territory.

The Two-State Solution as the Path to Peace

• 🕊️ A just and lasting peace requires ending the Israeli occupation that began in 1967 and implementing the two-state solution.
• 🤝 This envisions an independent and sovereign Palestine and Israel living side by side in peace and security within their secure and recognized borders on the basis of the 1967 lines, including regarding Jerusalem.
• 🗺️ The two-state solution is presented as the only path to ensure security and stability in the region.