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Palestinian Minister: Peace Unattainable Amid Rights Violations

2/18/2026

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Palestinian Minister of Foreign Affairs Varsen Aghabekian Shahin said peace with Israel is unattainable while Palestinian rights are violated.
She criticized Israel's unilateral actions, including settlement expansions, as illegal under international law.
Shahin urged the global community to uphold international law and recognize Palestinian statehood.
Israel's recent decision to register large areas of the West Bank as state property aims to facilitate illegal settlement construction, further complicating peace efforts.

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Palestinian Minister of Foreign Affairs Varsen Aghabekian Shahin said peace with Israel is unattainable while Palestinian rights are violated.
She criticized Israel's unilateral actions, including settlement expansions, as illegal under international law.
Shahin urged the global community to uphold international law and recognize Palestinian statehood.
Israel's recent decision to register large areas of the West Bank as state property aims to facilitate illegal settlement construction, further complicating peace efforts.