Israeli settlements and its expansion in occupied Palestinian territories are illegal under the international law, says Bangladesh.

Reaffirming support for the right of the Palestinians for a homeland, Dhaka also urged Israel to comply with the international law.

 “Bangladesh reiterates its unflinching support to Palestine and its territorial integrity as established through UNSC 242 and also other UNSC resolutions including UNSCR 338, 425, 1397, 1515 and 1544 and the principle of ‘land for peace',” said the foreign ministry said in a statement on Thursday (Nov 21).

“The Security Council, the UNGA, the HRC and the International Court of Justice have all confirmed that the construction and expansion of Israeli settlements and other settlement-related activities in the occupied Palestinian territories are illegal under international law,” it said.

“Bangladesh is convinced that there is no ambiguity about the illegal status of Israeli occupation and settlement activities in the Palestinian territories,” said the statement.

“Bangladesh reaffirms its support towards the inalienable rights of the People of Palestine to their homeland and urges Israel to comply with the international law in this regard,” it added.