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UN Chief Condemns Israel's West Bank Land Registration

2/17/2026

Summary

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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres condemned Israel's land registration in Judea and Samaria, the first since 1967.
The move lets Israel register state-owned land in the West Bank.
Guterres' spokesperson said the measures undermine the two-State solution and violate international law, per the International Court of Justice.
The Israeli Foreign Ministry responded by highlighting Guterres' past comments and actions.

History

Historical Context

United Nations Security Council Resolution 242, adopted on November 22, 1967, called for Israel's withdrawal from territories occupied during the Six-Day War and emphasized a just settlement for Palestinian refugees. This resolution laid the groundwork for future peace negotiations, yet ongoing disputes over land registration in Judea and Samaria continue to threaten the viability of a two-state solution, reflecting the enduring complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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Story summary

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres condemned Israel's land registration in Judea and Samaria, the first since 1967.
The move lets Israel register state-owned land in the West Bank.
Guterres' spokesperson said the measures undermine the two-State solution and violate international law, per the International Court of Justice.
The Israeli Foreign Ministry responded by highlighting Guterres' past comments and actions.

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