Oman Condemns Israeli Settlement Expansion in West Bank

The Sultanate of Oman has issued a strong condemnation of Israel's ongoing settlement activities in the occupied West Bank, denouncing them as a clear violation of international law. The Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement highlighting that these unilateral and illegal measures contravene established international legal frameworks, including the Fourth Geneva Convention and relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions.

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The unilateral and illegal measures constitute a blatant violation of international law, including the Fourth Geneva Convention and relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions.

Oman asserts that such Israeli actions significantly undermine the international community's concerted efforts to achieve a viable two-state solution. The goal of establishing an independent Palestinian state that can coexist peacefully and securely alongside Israel is directly threatened by the continued expansion of settlements.

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Oman stressed that such actions undermine the international community’s efforts to reach a two-state solution and establish an independent Palestinian state living side by side with Israel in peace and security.

The Ministry further warned that the relentless expansion of Israeli settlements poses a grave threat to prospects for peace and actively contributes to regional instability. These developments, Oman argues, run counter to the global objective of securing a just and comprehensive resolution to the Palestinian issue.

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The Foreign Ministry warned that Israeli settlement expansion threatens prospects for peace and contributes to instability in the region.

Muscat is calling upon the international community to present a unified front against these measures. Oman emphasizes the need for practical steps to ensure accountability under international law and urges Israel to comply with its legal obligations by immediately ceasing all settlement construction and related activities. The Sultanate reaffirmed its position that lasting peace can only be realized through adherence to international law, respect for the Palestinian people's inalienable right to self-determination, and the establishment of their independent state.

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Oman called on the international community to unify its position against the measures and take practical steps to ensure accountability in accordance with international law.