On February 19, 2026, India officially joined the ranks of countries condemning Israel's unilateral measures in the West Bank, marking a significant diplomatic shift. This addition came after India's initial absence from the original group of 85 nations that criticized Israel on February 17. The Israeli cabinet's recent approval of a budget of approximately 244 million shekels ($79 million) to establish a land registration mechanism in Area C has heightened fears of annexation among Palestinians, as current landowners must now prove ownership or risk having their land registered by the Israeli state. This move has drawn sharp criticism, with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres labeling these actions as 'destabilising' and 'unlawful', further undermining the Palestinian Authority's limited self-rule.