Arab, Islamic countries condemn Netanyahu’s ‘Greater Israel’ remark
Summary
Arab and Islamic countries have strongly criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's support for a "Greater Israel" concept. This idea includes expanding into territories such as the West Bank, Gaza, and parts of neighboring countries. The coalition also condemned Israeli settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank and emphasized the legal rights of Palestinians.Key Facts
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed support for the "Greater Israel" vision, which suggests expanding into additional territories.
- A coalition of 31 Arab and Islamic countries, along with the Arab League, condemned Netanyahu's statements.
- The "Greater Israel" concept could involve claiming parts of the West Bank, Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, and Jordan.
- The coalition stated that these remarks threaten peace and violate international law.
- Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich announced plans to expand settlements in the West Bank.
- The coalition highlighted the Palestinian people's right to form an independent state with Jerusalem as its capital, based on pre-1967 borders.
- Last year, the United Nations called for an end to Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories, following an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice.
- Over 61,827 people have died in the ongoing conflict in Gaza, and Israeli plans to fully occupy Gaza City were approved recently.
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