Summary
Israel's government has approved a plan to claim Palestinian lands in the West Bank as state land. This plan involves land registration in Area C, aiming to shift it from military to civilian control under Israel. The process highlights a change in strategy towards administrative means for land annexation.
Key Facts
- Israel's cabinet approved a plan to claim lands in the West Bank as state land.
- The plan is supported by key Israeli leaders, including Finance Minister Smotrich.
- The government is allocating nearly $79 million for the land registration project.
- The land registration process in the West Bank had been frozen since 1967.
- Area C of the West Bank, over 62% of the territory, is the main focus of the plan.
- The plan involves shifting Area C from military to civilian governance.
- Recent Israeli measures reduce oversight on land purchases for settlers.
