The Palestinian Foreign Ministry condemns Israel’s use of “Judea and Samaria” instead of the West Bank.

The Palestinian Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the Israeli ministerial committee’s approval of a law that replaces the term “West Bank” with “Judea and Samaria.” This decision raises significant concerns regarding the ongoing Israeli occupation and its implications for Palestinian sovereignty.

Legality and International Response

In an official statement, the ministry asserted that this legislation, along with other measures taken by the Israeli government, does not confer any legitimate rights to Israel over Palestinian territory. The ministry described the law as invalid, illegal, and a blatant violation of international law and United Nations resolutions. Furthermore, it poses a direct threat to the security and stability of both the region and the world.

Escalation of Tensions

The ministry characterized this legislative move as a dangerous escalation. It falls within a series of unlawful, unilateral actions by the Israeli government aimed at further annexing the West Bank and imposing Israeli law through military force. Such actions systematically undermine the prospects for establishing a Palestinian state and resolving the conflict through peaceful political means.

Call for International Intervention

The Palestinian Foreign Ministry has called for urgent international intervention to halt these attempts by Israel to alter the political, legal, and geographical realities of the internationally recognized territory of Palestine. The ministry emphasized the need for global support to protect Palestinian rights and promote a just resolution to the ongoing conflict.

This condemnation highlights the ongoing tensions in the region and the urgent need for diplomatic efforts to address the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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