ReutersThe United Nations logoIndia on late Wednesday joined more than 100 countries and international organisations in condemning Israel over what they described as continued efforts to consolidate control over the West Bank, endorsing a joint statement at the United Nations that said such actions violate international law and undermine prospects for peace and stability in the region.Also Read: Israel to take more West Bank powers and relax settler land buys, media sayNew Delhi signed onto the statement late Wednesday, shortly before the deadline to endorse the joint declaration expired. The move comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel next week, during which he is also expected to address the Israeli parliament.“We strongly condemn unilateral Israeli decisions and measures aimed at expanding Israel’s unlawful presence in the West Bank,” the statement said, adding that such actions contravene Israel’s obligations under international law and “must be immediately reversed.”The declaration also firmly opposed any form of annexation, reiterating rejection of “all measures aimed at altering the demographic composition, character and status of the Palestinian Territory occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem.”Live Events(With inputs from TOI) Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)Read More News onIndia UN statementIsrael West Bank actionsinternational law violationNarendra Modi Israel visitUnited Nations (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)Read More News onIndia UN statementIsrael West Bank actionsinternational law violationNarendra Modi Israel visitUnited Nations Prime ExclusivesInvestment IdeasStock Report PlusePaperWealth EditionHow IndiGo-Air India duopoly is causing turbulence at MakeMyTrip, peersThe dollar is still king, and its fate rests in America’s handsIs it hope against hope for Indian tech cos?Can Mahindra’s playbook scale up this big boy of school buses?Stock Radar: Bank of India stock hits fresh record highs in February – will the rally continue?Buy, Sell or Hold? Motilal Oswal maintains buy on Varun Beverages; Goldman Sachs initiates buy on LG India123View all Stories