The Social Democrats, Sweden's leading opposition party, have officially called for the government to summon Israel's ambassador in response to Israel's recent decisions that increase its control over the West Bank. Morgan Johansson, the party's foreign policy spokesperson, stated that these decisions represent a step towards the de facto annexation of the West Bank, which contradicts numerous UN resolutions and international law. The call for action comes as tensions rise over Israel's moves in the region.

On Sunday, Israel's security cabinet approved new regulations aimed at solidifying its control over contested areas in the occupied West Bank. Among the changes, Jewish citizens will be permitted to purchase land in these areas, a measure that Johansson criticizes as an attempt to seize land unlawfully. The Social Democrats believe this escalation undermines the possibility of a peaceful two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Sweden has joined the broader international community, including EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, in condemning Israel's actions, highlighting that such decisions hinder progress towards achieving a lasting resolution to the conflict. The situation remains delicate, and the outcome of Sweden's diplomatic actions may have implications for its foreign relations and the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.