India joins United Nations (UN) statement condemning Israel's West Bank actions

Exam-focused facts from the 20 February 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

India joined more than 100 countries and international organisations in endorsing a joint statement at the United Nations (UN) condemning Israel's efforts to consolidate control over the West Bank.
The joint statement asserts that Israeli actions violate international law and undermine prospects for peace and stability in the region.
The declaration calls for the immediate reversal of unilateral Israeli measures aimed at expanding presence in the West Bank.
The statement firmly opposes any form of annexation and rejects measures intended to alter the demographic composition, character, and status of the Palestinian Territory occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem.
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Israel next week and is expected to address the Israeli parliament.