Denmark condemns occupation's decision to expand control over areas in the West Bank

The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an official statement expressing its strong condemnation of the decision by the Israeli occupation authorities' security cabinet to expand administrative and security control over large areas in the occupied West Bank. Copenhagen affirmed in its statement its categorical rejection of these policies, which aim to impose a new demographic and geographical reality, threatening existing balances and undermining legitimate Palestinian rights.

The Danish diplomacy stressed that these Israeli steps represent a blatant violation of international law and UN conventions that define the legal status of the West Bank as occupied territory whose features may not be altered. Sources indicated that continuing these unilateral measures weakens the credibility of adherence to signed international agreements and further complicates the political and field landscape in the region.

The ministry warned in its statement of the serious field consequences of this decision, emphasizing that it causes severe damage to all efforts aimed at promoting stability and security for both Palestinians and Israelis. It clarified that such escalatory decisions contribute to fueling tension and pushing towards further confrontations, moving the region away from the de-escalation path required at this critical time.

In conclusion of its statement, Denmark reiterated its assertion that settlement expansion and control over land effectively eliminate the chances of establishing a genuine political dialogue leading to a two-state solution. It called on the international community to assume its responsibilities to stop these measures that end the possibility of establishing an independent and geographically contiguous Palestinian state, stressing the need to return to the path of negotiations based on international references.

This decision violates international law and constitutes a breach of the conventions that regulate the legal status of the West Bank as occupied territories.