FCDO Statement on expansion of Israeli control over the West Bank

The UK strongly condemns the Israeli Security Cabinet's decision yesterday to expand Israeli control over the West Bank.

The major changes to land, enforcement, and administrative powers proposed in the West Bank will harm efforts to advance peace and stability.

The UK has been clear: any unilateral attempt to alter the geographic or demographic make-up of Palestine is wholly unacceptable and would be inconsistent with international law. We call on Israel to reverse these decisions immediately.

A two-state solution remains the only viable path to long-term peace with a safe and secure Israel living alongside a viable and sovereign Palestine.