UAE condemns Israeli approval of 19 West Bank settlements as dangerous escalation

• UAE condemns Israeli Cabinet's approval to establish 19 settlements in the occupied West Bank.
• The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) stated this is a dangerous escalation and a blatant violation of international law.
• The UAE views the settlements as undermining efforts for a just and comprehensive peace and the two-state solution.
• MoFA reaffirmed its rejection of unilateral measures altering the status of occupied Palestinian territory and any West Bank annexation.
• The UAE called on the international community to uphold its responsibilities to ensure regional security and stability.

Why It Matters: This action escalates regional tensions and undermines efforts for Mideast peace.