Weekly Legal Update on Palestine: Feb 22–28, 2026

The latest issue of 'Palestine’s Legal Scene' covers significant legal developments from February 22 to 28, 2026. Key highlights include the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemning ongoing assaults on civilians in Gaza, emphasizing Israel's attempts to evade responsibility and obstruct reconstruction efforts. Additionally, the Jerusalem Governorate criticized Israel's plans to expand the 'Adam' settlement, viewing it as a de facto annexation of Palestinian land. Internationally, the UN Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People condemned Israel's decision to resume land registration in Area C of the West Bank, warning it could lead to Palestinian dispossession.