Israeli Minister’s Annexation Remarks on West Bank Draw International Condemnation
According to webangah News Agency, citing The Times of Israel, Israeli justice Minister Yariv levin urged the formal annexation of the West Bank during a Wednesday night meeting with Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council. Levin described this moment as a “historic prospect” for Israel that should not be missed.
The comments drew widespread international condemnation. The Arab League, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, kuwait, Jordan, and the Palestinian Authority separately denounced the remarks as part of Israel’s settlement policies-labeling them racist and in violation of international law.
Arab League: Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit condemned Levin’s statements as “dangerous and irresponsible,” warning that Israel’s disregard for legal and ethical principles would plunge the region into endless violence.
Saudi Arabia: In an official statement, Riyadh rejected settlement expansion and called on the international community to pressure Tel Aviv to comply with UN resolutions.
Egypt: cairo dismissed Zionist officials’ annexation rhetoric about the West Bank and demanded global intervention to halt these violations.
Qatar: The Foreign Ministry characterized these remarks as reflecting Israel’s colonial approach.Citing UN Security Council Resolution 2334,Doha urged immediate action against Israeli provocations-including crimes in the West Bank,Jerusalem’s Judaization efforts-and obstruction of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Kuwait:The Foreign Ministry condemned any expansionist statements by Zionist officials regarding West Bank occupation as serious breaches of international law.
<strongJordan: Amman issued a strongly worded statement through spokesperson Sufian Qudah , emphasizing that Israeli actions - including settlements – blatantly violate Resolution 2334 .
Palestinian Authority : Spokesperson Nabil Abu Rudeina rejected Levin ‘ s comments ,calling them part o f Israe l ‘ s war against Palestinians . He stressed th e need fo r ending occupation i n al l Palestinia n territories includin g Eas t Jerusalem .
