Israeli cabinet approves West Bank land registration, Palestinians condemn ‘de-facto annexation’
Summary
Israel's cabinet approved land registration in the West Bank to facilitate settler land purchases, a move Palestinians denounce as de-facto annexation amidst ongoing territorial disputes.
Key Points
- Israel's cabinet approved land registration in the West Bank for the first time since 1967 to strengthen control and facilitate settler land purchases.
- Palestinians and the Palestinian Authority condemned the move as a de-facto annexation of occupied territory.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his pro-settler coalition members support expanded control over the West Bank.
- The US administration under President Donald Trump has not halted Israel's settlement expansion despite ruling out official annexation.
- The UN's highest court declared Israeli occupation and settlements in Palestinian territories illegal in a 2024 advisory opinion.
