United Nations (File photo) India was among more than 100 countries and international organisations that condemned Israel’s ongoing efforts to consolidate control over the West Bank in a joint statement at the UN, saying such measures violated international law and undermined the ongoing efforts for peace and stability in the region.India endorsed the statement late on Wednesday, just before the deadline for joint condemnation lapsed. The statement comes ahead of PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel next week, during which he’s also likely to address the Israeli Parliament.”We strongly condemn unilateral Israeli decisions and measures aimed at expanding Israel’s unlawful presence in the West Bank,” the statement said. “Such decisions are contrary to Israel’s obligations under international law and must be immediately reversed,” it said.It strongly opposed any form of annexation. “We reiterate our rejection of all measures aimed at altering the demographic composition, character and status of the Palestinian Territory occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem,” it added. End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos”Will Simplify Visas And Admin”: Macron’s Big Announcement For Indian StGalgotias University Turns A Robodog Into National Embarrassment, Thrown Out Of AI Summit”Don’t Want To Be Dependent On US Or China…” Macron On AI Innovation’Proud Moment For Humanity!’ Social Media Roasts Galgotias University, China Reacts To Robo Dog Row’India A Major Global Talent Hub’: Says Jaishankar At European Legal Gateway Office LaunchSundar Pichai Unveils ‘India-America Connect’ to Power Massive Subsea Cable ExpansionCCTV Captures Delhi Teen’s Speeding SUV Seconds Before Fatal Dwarka CrashIndia to Add $26 Trillion to Economy, Negotiating FTAs from Strength: Piyush Goyal’Can’t Wait For Trump To Go’: Hillary Clinton Hails India, Pushes Others For Climate Change MovesUS Panel Asks If Trump Needs To Cut Ties With Pakistan To Make India Happy. Here’s What Experts Said123PhotostoriesHow to make Aloo Tikki Chaat at homeNithya Menen birthday special: From ‘Thiruchitrambalam’ to ‘Ishq’ – Films to watch on OTT5 snake-related paintings and symbols that are believed to remove negativityExclusive – Elvish Yadav opens up about hosting Engaged Season 2, shares his take on love and confirms he will get married soon10 vegetarian koftas to make your meals extra deliciousFrom Daulat Ki Chaat to Bhutte Ka Kees: 8 rare Indian dishes the world needs to try5 famous embroideries India gifted to the world5 real estate hotspots in Lucknow driving the residential market in 20265 things foreign tourists secretly dislike about travelling in India6 luxury cars with interiors that feel like five-star lounges123Hot PicksCigarette price hikeGold rate todayITC shareMadhya Pradesh budget 2026–27Income Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingRashee Rice LawsuitLarry WheelsRampage JacksonPatrick MahomesSidney Crosby GirlfriendLindsey VonnLogan PaulMick CroninNBA Trade NewsJake Paul Fiance
India was among more than 100 countries and international organisations that condemned Israel’s ongoing efforts to consolidate control over the West Bank in a joint statement at the UN, saying such measures violated international law and undermined the ongoing efforts for peace and stability in the region.India endorsed the statement late on Wednesday, just before the deadline for joint condemnation lapsed. The statement comes ahead of PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel next week, during which he’s also likely to address the Israeli Parliament.“We strongly condemn unilateral Israeli decisions and measures aimed at expanding Israel’s unlawful presence in the West Bank,” the statement said. “Such decisions are contrary to Israel’s obligations under international law and must be immediately reversed,” it said.It strongly opposed any form of annexation. “We reiterate our rejection of all measures aimed at altering the demographic composition, character and status of the Palestinian Territory occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem,” it added.
