Arab League condemns Knesset's West Bank sovereignty vote

July 24, 2025 / 11:37 PM

Sharjah 24 – WAM: Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, strongly condemned the Israeli Knesset’s vote on a draft law aimed at imposing Israeli sovereignty over the occupied West Bank, which has been under occupation since 1967.

Draft law aims to cement occupation

Aboul Gheit stated that the move is part of a broader plan to impose a new reality on the ground, aimed at perpetuating Israeli control and annexing Palestinian territories. He emphasized that these actions are unacceptable under international law.

Legal status of West Bank remains unchanged

He reaffirmed that the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, is internationally recognized as occupied territory. Any Israeli legislation attempting to change this status holds no legal validity and contradicts established international consensus.

Call for international response

The Arab League chief urged the international community to reject and confront such unlawful and provocative actions. He highlighted the importance of upholding United Nations Security Council Resolutions 242 and 2334 as the basis for ending the occupation.

Warning against escalation

Aboul Gheit warned that if extremist settler and religious groups within Israel are not restrained, the region could be dragged into dangerous religious conflicts, threatening regional stability and peace.