Over 80 UN member states condemn Israel’s de facto annexation of West Bank

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Erin HaleFebruary 18, 2026 at 05:35 AM

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Over 80 UN member states condemned Israel's plan to expand control over the occupied West Bank and claim Palestinian territory as Israeli "state property" in a joint statement issued on February 18, 2026. The coalition, represented by the Palestinian Ambassador to the UN, stated that these unilateral decisions violate international law and undermine peace efforts. The statement specifically opposed measures altering the demographic composition of the occupied Palestinian territory since 1967, including East Jerusalem. Signatories included countries like Australia, Canada, China, France, and several international organizations like the EU and the Arab League. The condemnation follows Israel's decision to implement land registration in Area C of the West Bank for the first time since the beginning of its occupation in 1967.

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East Jerusalem 40% Australia 40% Canada 40% China 40% France ×240% European Union 40% Hamas 50% Riyad Mansour ×260% Palestinian ×570% UN ×280% Israel ×790% West Bank ×590%

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