Bangladesh has strongly condemned the recent approval by the Israeli Knesset of draft laws seeking to impose so-called “Israeli sovereignty” over the occupied Palestinian territories in the West Bank.

In a statement issued today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, “Bangladesh reaffirms that Israel has no sovereignty over any part of the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem.”

The ministry said Israel continues its unlawful occupation through the expansion of illegal settlements in the West Bank, in blatant violation of international law, the UN Charter, and relevant UN Security Council resolutions, particularly Resolution 2334.

Dhaka also welcomed the Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), issued on 22 October 2025, which highlights Israel’s obligations under international humanitarian law — including the prohibition on using starvation of civilians as a weapon of warfare.

Reiterating its steadfast position, the statement said, “Bangladesh reiterates its unwavering support for the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, including their right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent and sovereign State of Palestine based on the pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.”

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