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EU Condemns Recent Israeli Measures for the West Bank

Published February 9, 2026, 14:13
EU Condemns Recent Israeli Measures for the West Bank

The European Union condemns the recent decisions of the Israeli security cabinet to expand its control over the West Bank. The Commission's spokesperson for Foreign Policy, Anwar El Anuni, stated that this move is a step in the wrong direction, while the international community is working to implement the plan for Gaza. The EU recalls that the annexation of territories in the West Bank is illegal under international law and that any step in this direction constitutes a violation of international law. This decision may undermine the Oslo Accords and the Hebron Protocol, as well as the status quo of religious sites. The EU reiterates its position of not recognizing Israel's sovereignty over the territories occupied since June 1967, in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions. Annexation is illegal and any step in that direction will be considered a violation of international law.