Israel’s move to register land ‘systematises dispossession’ of Palestinians
Summary
Israel has decided to restart a process for registering land in the occupied West Bank, something that hasn't been done since 1967. This decision has raised concerns that it might lead to the displacement of Palestinians and further Israeli settlement expansion.Key Facts
- Israel is resuming land registration in the West Bank for the first time since 1967.
- This process is part of a proposal approved by Israeli government ministers Bezalel Smotrich, Yariv Levin, and Israel Katz.
- About 70% of West Bank land remains unregistered, making ownership claims challenging for many Palestinians.
- Many Palestinians may not have the old documents needed to prove land ownership.
- Israeli human rights groups argue this move further annexes Palestinian land.
- The Israeli Supreme Court recently rejected a petition against this decision.
- Israeli authorities have provided limited details on the land registration process.
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