Israeli cabinet approves West Bank land registration, Palestinians condemn 'de-facto annexation'
The land registration plan affects 83% of West Bank Area C and may transfer control from military to civilian Israeli authorities, easing settler land purchases.
- The Israeli cabinet approved land registration in the West Bank to strengthen control over the area and address land claims, with the process possibly starting this year.
- Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Defence Minister Israel Katz stated the move secures Israel's hold and protects national interests and security.
- The Palestinian Authority condemned the decision as de-facto annexation and a violation of international law, describing it as a grave escalation.
- Jordan's Foreign Ministry also condemned the decision and urged the international community to stop Israel's escalation in the occupied territories.
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