Oman condemns Israeli settlement expansion in West Bank
Source: Times of Oman
The story in brief
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has condemned Israel’s settlement activities on Palestinian territories in the occupied West Bank, describing the measures... Oman condemns Israeli settlement expansion in West Bank Friday 21/August/2026 13:51 PM By: Times News Service Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has condemned Israel’s settlement activities on Palestinian territories in the occupied West Bank, describing the measures as a clear violation of international law. In a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry, Oman said the unilateral and illegal measures constitute a blatant violation of international law, including the Fourth Geneva Convention and relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions.
Detailed summary
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has condemned Israel’s settlement activities on Palestinian territories in the occupied West Bank, describing the measures... Oman condemns Israeli settlement expansion in West Bank Friday 21/August/2026 13:51 PM By: Times News Service Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has condemned Israel’s settlement activities on Palestinian territories in the occupied West Bank, describing the measures as a clear violation of international law. In a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry, Oman said the unilateral and illegal measures constitute a blatant violation of international law, including the Fourth Geneva Convention and relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions. Oman stressed that such actions undermine the international community’s efforts to reach a two-state solution and establish an independent Palestinian state living side by side with Israel in peace and security. The Foreign Ministry warned that Israeli settlement expansion threatens prospects for peace and contributes to instability in the region. It said the developments run counter to the objective of the international community to achieve a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian issue. Oman called on the international community to unify its position against the measures and take practical steps to ensure accountability in accordance with international law. It also stressed the need for Israel to comply with its legal responsibilities and immediately halt all settlement activities. The Sultanate reaffirmed that a just and lasting peace can only be achieved through respect for international law, ensuring the Palestinian people’s inalienable right to self-determination and establishing their independent state.
Background & context
This story sits within Oman's broader reform agenda and efforts to grow Banking as a pillar of non-oil GDP. The region benefits from supportive energy prices, expansionary government budgets, and rising interest from sovereign wealth funds and foreign investors.
Key numbers & facts
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Key points
- Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has condemned Israel’s settlement activities on Palestinian territories in the occupied West Bank, describing the measures...
- Oman condemns Israeli settlement expansion in West Bank Friday 21/August/2026 13:51 PM By: Times News Service Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has condemned Israel’s settlement activities on Palestinian territories in the occupied West Bank, describing the measures as a clear violation of international law.
- In a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry, Oman said the unilateral and illegal measures constitute a blatant violation of international law, including the Fourth Geneva Convention and relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions.
Why this matters
This matters because activity in Banking, Capital Markets shapes capital flows, hiring and investor sentiment across Oman.
Economic & market impact
Potential impact: - Banks may see shifts in mortgage, project finance and corporate lending pipelines. - Listed GCC equities and indices may see direct trading reaction.
GCC angle
For the rest of the GCC, this is a signal on the pace of activity in Banking, Capital Markets. Capital flows and regulatory decisions in one Gulf state typically travel across borders given the similar economic structures and the coordination inside the GCC framework.
Risks & uncertainty
There is uncertainty around the read-through: projections can be moved by swings in oil prices, by US monetary policy tightening that most GCC central banks track via dollar pegs, and by regional geopolitical events. Headline numbers may also be revised when subsequent official data is published.
What happens next?
Watch for upcoming disclosures from listed names in Banking, Capital Markets, official macro releases for Oman, and any commentary from regulators or sovereign wealth funds. Tharwa will refresh this briefing as new public information becomes available.
Sources used
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