Israel’s Neighbors Criticize West Bank Annexation Plans

Jerusalem — Israel’s government has initiated a process to register land in the occupied West Bank as “state property,” prompting condemnation from Arab nations and critics who view it as a step toward annexation. Egypt, Qatar, and Jordan denounced the decision as illegal under international law, with the Egyptian government calling it a dangerous escalation. The Palestinian Authority urged international intervention to prevent the annexation process, while Israeli watchdog Peace Now labeled it a “mega land grab.” The European Union also condemned the move, reiterating that annexation is illegal under international law.