Pakistan, seven other Muslim states condemn Israel’s illegal settlement policies in occupied Palestinian territory
- Posted on August 21, 2026
- By Dawn
- 1 Views
- 1 min read
In brief
Pakistan alongside seven additional Muslim nations has jointly released a statement expressing strong opposition to Israel's expansion of settlements in Palestinian territories. The coalition argues that these construction activities undermine diplomatic negotiations and obstruct international peace initiatives in the Middle East. The unified position reflects growing concern among Islamic states regarding the humanitarian and legal implications of ongoing settlement expansion in occupied regions.
Summary auto-generated by AI from the original publisher's content. Editorial standards.
Pakistan, seven other Muslim states condemn Israel’s illegal settlement policies in occupied Palestinian territory
Such actions constitute a direct challenge to international efforts to achieve peace, the joint statement says.
