Palestinians sense West Bank annexation after Israel approves new rules
Summary
The Israeli government has approved new rules that make it easier for Israeli Jews to buy property in the West Bank, an area occupied by Israel since 1967. These changes also give Israel more control over building permits in Hebron, including the Ibrahimi Mosque site. Palestinians are concerned these steps could lead to Israel effectively annexing Palestinian territory.Key Facts
- Israel changed the rules to allow Israeli Jews to buy property in the West Bank more easily.
- The West Bank has been occupied by Israel since 1967, against international law.
- The new rules open land registries to the public, making it easier to identify landowners.
- Authority over building permits in Hebron and the Ibrahimi Mosque is being transferred from Palestinian control to Israeli control.
- The Ibrahimi Mosque is important to both Muslims and Jews and has been a site of conflict.
- Settlers have taken control over parts of Hebron with military protection.
- Palestinians fear these moves signal a push for more Israeli control over the West Bank.
- There are concerns about a new division in Hebron, similar to past conflicts.
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