UN / WEST BANK PRESS ENCOUNTER

Reading a statement on behalf of over 80 Member States and organizations, Palestinian Ambassador Riyad Mansour said, “We strongly condemn unilateral Israeli decisions and measures aimed at expanding Israel's unlawful presence in the West Bank.” UNIFEED

• Video Length: 00:02:24
• Production Date: 17 February 2026
• Asset Language: English
• Personal Subject: RIYAD MANSOUR
• Subject Topical: TERRITORIES OCCUPIED BY ISRAEL; PALESTINE; TWO-STATE SOLUTION
• Geographic Subject: WEST BANK; PALESTINE; ISRAEL
• MAMS Id: 3536439
• Parent Id: 3536439
• Alternate Title: unifeed260217f

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STORY: UN / WEST BANK PRESS ENCOUNTER
TRT: 02:24
SOURCE: UNIFEED
RESTRICTIONS: NONE
LANGUAGES: ENGLISH / NATS

DATELINE: 17 FEBRUARY 2026, NEW YORK CITY / FILE

Shotlist

FILE - NEW YORK CITY

1. Wide shot, UN Headquarters

17 FEBRUARY 2026, NEW YORK CITY

2. Wide shot, ambassadors walking to stakeout
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Riyad Mansour, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, Palestine:
“We strongly condemn unilateral Israeli decisions and measures aimed at expanding Israel's unlawful presence in the West Bank. Such decisions are contrary to Israel 's obligations under international law and must be immediately reversed. We underline in this regard our strong opposition to any form of annexation.”
4. Wide shot, ambassadors at stakeout
5. SOUNDBITE (English) Riyad Mansour, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, Palestine:
“We reiterate our rejection of all measures aimed at altering the demographic composition, character and status of the Palestinian Territory occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem. Such measures violate international law, undermine the ongoing efforts for peace and stability in the region, run counter to the Comprehensive Plan, and jeopardize the prospect of reaching a peace agreement ending the conflict.”
6. Wide shot, ambassadors at stakeout
7. SOUNDBITE (English) Riyad Mansour, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, Palestine:
“Ending the Israeli occupation that began in 1967 and implementing the two-State solution, where two democratic States, an independent and sovereign Palestine and Israel, live side by side in peace and security within their secure and recognized borders on the basis of the 1967 lines, including with regard to Jerusalem, remains the only path to ensure security and stability in the region.”
8. Pan right, ambassadors leaving stakeout

Storyline

Reading a statement on behalf of over 80 Member States and organizations today (17 Feb), Palestinian Ambassador Riyad Mansour said, “We strongly condemn unilateral Israeli decisions and measures aimed at expanding Israel's unlawful presence in the West Bank.”

He added, “Such decisions are contrary to Israel 's obligations under international law and must be immediately reversed. We underline in this regard our strong opposition to any form of annexation.”

He also said, “We reiterate our rejection of all measures aimed at altering the demographic composition, character and status of the Palestinian Territory occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem. Such measures violate international law, undermine the ongoing efforts for peace and stability in the region, run counter to the Comprehensive Plan, and jeopardize the prospect of reaching a peace agreement ending the conflict.”

He concluded, “Ending the Israeli occupation that began in 1967 and implementing the two-State solution, where two democratic States, an independent and sovereign Palestine and Israel, live side by side in peace and security within their secure and recognized borders on the basis of the 1967 lines, including with regard to Jerusalem, remains the only path to ensure security and stability in the region.”

Statement was read on behalf of Algeria, Andorra, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chad, China, Colombia, Cuba, Cyprus, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Denmark, Djibouti, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guyana, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon , Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Somalia, South Africa, Spain, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Tajikistan, The Gambia, Türkiye, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Republic of Tanzania, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Yemen, Zimbabwe, League of Arab States, Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and European Union.