Israel to restart land registration in West Bank. What that means
Summary
The Israeli government plans to register land in the West Bank's Area C, potentially claiming land from Palestinians who cannot prove ownership. This area has been under Israeli control since 1967 and covers about 60% of the West Bank. The Palestinian Authority views this move as de facto annexation.Key Facts
- Israel will start registering land in the West Bank's Area C.
- Palestinians who lack formal ownership documents may lose land to the state.
- Area C is under full Israeli control and covers 60% of the West Bank.
- The land registration process had been stopped since Israel took control in 1967.
- The Palestinian Authority called the move de facto annexation.
- The Oslo Accords divided the West Bank into three areas; Area C was for Israeli control.
- About 58% of Area C land is currently unregistered.
- Israeli authorities have shared few details about how this registration will be conducted.
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