The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the Israeli government's approval of the establishment and legalization of 19 settlements in the occupied West Bank. The UAE stated that this step is a serious violation of international law and threatens peace negotiations. UAE officials emphasized that such actions undermine efforts to achieve comprehensive peace in the Middle East and undermine hopes for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. The UAE called on the international community to intervene and exert pressure on Israel to stop settlement activities.
