Muslim countries slam Israel for ‘illegal annexation’ push in West Bank

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete February 9, 2026 at 02:26 PM

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Palestine urges ‘powerful partners’ to stop Israel’s West Bank ‘annexation’

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Eight Muslim-majority countries, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye, jointly condemned Israel on Monday, February 9, 2026, for measures expanding its control in the occupied West Bank. The countries denounced the move as an attempt to impose "unlawful Israeli sovereignty." Israel's security cabinet approved new rules allowing Jewish Israelis to purchase private real estate, opening land registries, and increasing Israeli supervision in Palestinian Authority-run areas. Israeli officials stated the measures aim to deepen Israeli presence and undermine the possibility of a Palestinian state. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas characterized the decision as de facto annexation and called for international intervention from the US and the UN Security Council.

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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said the decision amounted to de facto annexation.

quote — Mahmoud Abbas100% confidence

Smotrich said the move was aimed at “deepening our roots in all regions of the Land of Israel and burying the idea of a Palestinian state”.

quote — Smotrich100% confidence

New rules would allow Jewish Israelis to buy private real estate in the territory.

factual — The Times of Israel, citing Bezalel Smotrich and Israel Katz100% confidence

Eight Muslim-majority countries denounced Israel for trying to impose “unlawful Israeli sovereignty” in the occupied West Bank.

factual — Saudi Foreign Ministry statement100% confidence

The measures will also allow Israeli authorities to take charge of managing some religious sites.

factual — Israeli media reports90% confidence

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Bezalel Smotrich 60% Israel Katz 60% Indonesia 70% Jordan 70% Pakistan 70% Saudi Arabia ×270% Turkiye 70% United Arab Emirates 70% Qatar 70% Egypt 70% West Bank ×280% Israel ×690%

Keywords

israeli annexation 90% west bank 80% illegal annexation 80% muslim countries 70% israeli settlers 70% occupied palestinian territory 60% palestinian authority 50% property rights 50% land registries 40%