The Israeli government's new land measures in the West Bank have been sharply criticized by eight countries, including Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. These measures, announced in a joint statement by the Turkish Foreign Ministry, were approved by the Israeli government and are designed to strengthen its control over the occupied territory. Israel's recent decisions are seen as a part of a broader plan to facilitate land acquisition for Jewish settlers and give Israeli authorities greater powers over the Palestinian population.

In February, Israel's government and security cabinet approved several measures that ease land acquisition for settlers and enhance governmental powers against Palestinians. Additionally, a controversial land registration process will be initiated across large areas of Palestinian territory, which could result in Israel controlling significant portions of the West Bank for future development. This process has raised alarms among many regional nations regarding its implications for Palestinian rights and stability in the area.

The collective statement issued by the eight nations describes such policies as a dangerous escalation that is likely to increase tension and instability both in the territory and the broader region. They emphasize that these measures are a blatant violation of international law and could have far-reaching consequences for peace and security in an already fragile geopolitical landscape.