Qatar condemns Israel’s approval of 19 West Bank settlements Qatar strongly denounces Israel’s decision to approve the construction of 19 settlements in the occupied West Bank, calling the move as a clear breach of international law and a direct assault on Palestinian rights. In a statement, the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the expansion violates multiple international resolutions, including UN Security Council Resolution 2334, which deems Israeli settlements illegal under international law. Doha urged the international community to meet its legal and moral obligations by taking concrete steps to force Israel to end its settlement policy across the occupied Palestinian territories. The ministry reiterated Qatar’s “firm and unwavering position” in support of the Palestinian cause and the steadfastness of the Palestinian people.