ANKARA February 15, 2026 – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye has issued a strong condemnation of a recent decision by the Israeli government concerning land registration procedures in the occupied West Bank.
In an official statement released on February 15, 2026, the Turkish Foreign Ministry described the move as a provocative step that undermines international law and exacerbates tensions in the region. The announcement links directly to a detailed press release on the ministry’s website (No. 34), which outlines Ankara’s position.
The statement emphasizes Türkiye’s longstanding support for Palestinian rights and calls on the international community to address actions perceived as facilitating settlement expansion or altering the demographic and legal status of the occupied territories.
The post from the official @MFATurkiye account, accompanied by an attached document image, has garnered significant attention online, with hundreds of likes, reposts, and replies. Public reactions on the platform have been mixed: while some users welcomed the diplomatic stance, others criticized it as insufficient, urging Türkiye to implement concrete measures—such as restricting energy exports or airspace access—instead of issuing statements alone.
This latest development comes amid ongoing international debate over Israeli policies in the West Bank, including settlement activities and land administration, which many countries and organizations view as obstacles to a negotiated two-state solution.
Türkiye has consistently voiced opposition to such measures, framing them as violations of relevant UN resolutions and international humanitarian law.
The full official statement is available on the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs website for further details.
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