During a visit to Oslo, Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian leader, emphasized the urgent need for a response from the United States and the international community concerning Israel's recent actions and plans. Abbas revealed that he had discussed these issues with Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, addressing the violence instigated by Israeli settlers and the implications of the $4 billion (3.4 billion euros) of international aid to Palestinians that has been frozen by Israel. He highlighted that these serious violations hinder President Donald Trump's efforts and violate international law.

Abbas's comments come on the heels of a decision by Israel's security cabinet to approve a series of measures that would expand Israel's control within Palestinian Authority-administered territories based on the Oslo agreements established in the 1990s. These measures have drawn international condemnation, as they would allow Israelis to purchase land directly in the occupied West Bank and enable Israeli authorities to manage certain religious sites even within areas controlled by the Palestinian Authority.

The situation is particularly tense, considering that Israel has occupied the West Bank since the 1967 war, which plays a significant role in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. As international reactions continue to pour in against these plans, with calls for accountability and adherence to international law, the potential for increased conflict and instability in the region remains a serious concern for both local and global stakeholders.