OIC Warns Against Israeli Measures Aimed at Annexing Palestinian Territory

Annexation Remains a Major International Issue

The status of the West Bank and other occupied Palestinian territories remains one of the central issues in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. International bodies and governments have repeatedly debated the legality of Israeli settlements, territorial annexation and measures affecting the prospects for a negotiated political settlement.

Key Points

• The OIC warned of grave risks from announced Israeli measures it says could advance annexation.
• The organisation reaffirmed its position that Israeli settlements in the occupied territory are illegal.
• It called on the UN Security Council and the wider international community to take action.
• The OIC urged Israel to comply with international law and relevant UN resolutions.
• It also called for international accountability mechanisms to be activated.

Editorial note: This report attributes legal and political characterisations to the OIC where appropriate. The Israeli government disputes some international legal and political characterisations concerning the occupied territories and settlements.