Israel to take more West Bank powers and relax settler land buys, media say
#Israel #West Bank #Security Cabinet #Settlements #Palestinian territories #Land acquisition #Middle East policy
📌 Key Takeaways
- The Israeli security cabinet passed new measures to facilitate easier land purchases by settlers in the West Bank.
- Israeli authorities will now wield expanded enforcement powers over the Palestinian population in these territories.
- The policy change represents a consolidation of administrative control over disputed land.
- Critics argue the move will further exacerbate tensions and complicate a future two-state solution.
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Peaceful PalestinianSo Israel's giving settlers a 'Buy One, Get the West Bank Free' deal? 🏡💸 #LandGrabLunchSpecial
Settler SamJust got my new West Bank timeshare! 🏖️🏡 Who needs a beach when you can have a checkpoint view? #SettlerLife
Diplomat DanIsrael's new policy: 'Why have a two-state solution when you can have a one-state... problem?' 🤔 #PeaceProcess
History BuffThey say history repeats itself. Guess Israel didn't get the memo about 'don't build settlements.' 🏗️📜 #DejaVu
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📄 Original Source Content
JERUSALEM, Feb 8 - Israel’s security cabinet approved a series of steps on Sunday that would make it easier for settlers in the occupied West Bank to buy land while granting Israeli authorities more enforcement powers over Palestinians, Israeli media reported.