Andorra Joins 85 States in UN Condemnation of Israel's West Bank Actions

Andorra aligned with 85 states and international organizations on Tuesday, signing a joint UN declaration that strongly condemns Israel's unilateral measures to extend its presence in the occupied West Bank.

The statement, presented at a press conference by Palestinian UN Ambassador Riyad Mansour alongside diplomats from endorsing nations—including Andorra's Ambassador Joan Forner—asserts that these Israeli actions violate international law and must be reversed immediately. It highlights firm opposition to any annexation and rejects measures aimed at altering the demographic makeup, character, or status of Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem.

Signatories maintain that such steps breach Israel's legal duties, undermine ongoing peace efforts and regional stability, contradict the Quartet's roadmap, and threaten the chances of a lasting agreement to resolve the conflict.

The declaration reaffirms pledges from the New York Declaration, committing to specific actions in line with UN resolutions and the International Court of Justice's advisory opinion of 19 July 2024. These aim to advance Palestinian self-determination, challenge illegal settlement policies in occupied areas including East Jerusalem, and counter threats of forced displacement and annexation.

The group calls for a just and enduring peace to end Israel's occupation that started in 1967, through a two-state solution enabling Israel and Palestine to coexist in peace and security along secure, recognized borders—the only path to lasting regional stability.