The Israeli government has approved a plan to claim large areas of the occupied West Bank as state property if Palestinians cannot prove ownership. Authorities said the move is aimed at settling land claims, but it has sparked regional outcry and accusations of de facto annexation. The plan forces Palestinians to navigate complex legal hurdles after decades of occupation and displacement.
According to officials, the plan will affect large areas of the West Bank, where Jewish settlement expansion continues. The Israeli government stated that the plan is necessary to settle land claims, but Palestinians argue that it is an attempt to annex their land. The ministry confirmed that Palestinians will have to prove ownership of the land to prevent it from being claimed as state property.
The force reported that the plan has been in the works for several years, but its approval has sparked widespread condemnation. Witnesses told local media that the plan will lead to further displacement of Palestinians and will undermine the chances of a two-state solution. The international community has expressed concern over the plan, with many countries calling for a halt to settlement expansion.
Source: Al Jazeera
