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Coalition of more than 80 states and organizations condemns Israeli actions in West Bank, urges reversal

Joint press statement by member states and international organizations ยท February 17, 2026

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Summary

At a press conference, a spokesperson for over 80 states and organizations read a joint statement condemning unilateral Israeli decisions expanding presence in the occupied West Bank, rejected annexation and demographic changes, cited the ICJ advisory opinion of 19 July 2024, and reaffirmed support for a two-state solution based on 1967 lines.

A spokesperson reading on behalf of more than 80 states and international and regional organizations condemned recent Israeli decisions regarding the occupied West Bank and called for their immediate reversal.

"We strongly condemn unilateral Israeli decisions and measures aimed at expanding Israelis unlawful presence in the West Bank," the Unidentified Speaker said, adding that such actions are "contrary to Israel's obligations under international law and must be immediately reversed." The speaker said the statement represented a "massive" group of ambassadors and organizations and that a participant list would be shared with the press.

The statement explicitly rejected annexation and measures intended to change the demographic composition, character and status of Palestinian territory occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem. "We underline and disregard our strong opposition to any form of annexation," the Unidentified Speaker said, and warned that such measures "violate international law, undermine the ongoing efforts for peace and stability in the region," and "jeopardize the prospects of reaching a peace agreement ending the conflict."

Signatories said they "reaffirm our commitment reflected in the New York declaration to take concrete measures in accordance with international law and in line with the relevant UN resolutions and the 19 July 2024 advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice to help realize the right of the Palestinian people to self determination and to counter the illegal settlement policy." The statement named illegal settlement policy and "threats of forcible displacement and annexation" as the primary concerns requiring action.

The coalition reiterated that a just and lasting peace should be based on relevant United Nations resolutions, the Madrid terms of reference (including the principle of land-for-peace) and the Arab Peace Initiative. The statement framed the goal as ending the occupation that began in 1967 and implementing a two-state solution "where two democratic states, an independent and sovereign Palestine and Israel, live side by side in peace and security within their secure and recognized borders on the basis of the 1967 lines, including with regard to Jerusalem."

The reading concluded with the Unidentified Speaker saying copies of the statement would be provided to the press and that there would be no questions at that time; questions were deferred to a future occasion.