Pakistan on Sunday joined 13 other countries to condemn the US ambassador to Israel's statement, in which he agreed to the Biblical notion regarding Israel's right to control the mainland Arab regions. ADVERTISEMENTHuckabee, who is a staunch pro-Israel conservative, in his response to the suggestion said, "It would be fine if they (Israel) took it all." The ministers reaffirmed that "Israel has no sovereignty whatsoever over the Occupied Palestinian Territory or any other occupied Arab lands". They reiterated their firm rejection of any attempts to annex the West Bank or separate it from the Gaza strip, their strong opposition to the expansion of settlement activities in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, and their categorical rejection of any threat to the sovereignty of Arab states. They warned that the continuation of "Israel's expansionist policies and unlawful measures will only inflame violence and conflict in the region".

Source: The Telegraph February 22, 2026 07:34 UTC