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UN Condemns Israel's Settlements Amid Gaza Crisis

2/13/2026

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  • On January 28, 2026, H.E. Jaime Hermida Castillo addressed the United Nations Security Council, condemning Israel's approval of 19 new settlements in the West Bank as illegal.
  • He highlighted the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, worsened by severe winter conditions and restrictions on international NGOs.
  • Castillo reiterated the need to uphold international law and pursue a two-state solution, warning that justice and accountability are necessary to prevent deeper suffering.