Hamas Calls For Sanctions Against Israel Over West Bank Actions

On February 24, 2026, a significant diplomatic backlash against Israel's recent actions in the West Bank unfolded, as nearly 20 countries, including key players like Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and France, condemned Israel's measures aimed at tightening its control over the region. These actions include a controversial initiative to register land in the West Bank as 'state property' and facilitate land purchases by Israelis, which many view as a step towards 'de facto annexation.' A joint statement from the foreign ministers of Brazil, France, Spain, and others described these changes as 'a flagrant violation of international law,' asserting that they threaten the viability of a future Palestinian state and undermine peace efforts in the region. The statement emphasized that these decisions are 'a deliberate and direct attack on the viability of the Palestinian state and the implementation of the two-state solution' (Business Recorder, February 24, 2026).