Israeli Parliament Approves Measure Confirming Sovereignty Over Judea and Samaria
WEST BANK, JUL 21 – The Knesset resolution passed with 71 lawmakers backing it, rejecting a Palestinian state and emphasizing Israel's security and historic claims over Judea, Samaria, and the Jordan Valley.
- On Wednesday, the Israeli Knesset approved a resolution with 71 votes in favor, endorsing the country's sovereignty over key territories in the West Bank region.
- This resolution follows broad domestic calls after the October 7 Hamas-led massacre to reject a Palestinian state and advance Israeli sovereignty for security reasons.
- The resolution demands full Israeli administrative control over Jewish communities, appeals to international allies for support, and highlights the strategic importance of these areas.
- Key figures emphasized security and historic rights, with MK Dan Illouz stating, "the Land of Israel is ours forever," and Yariv Levin calling this vote a "major first step toward sovereignty."
- The resolution's passage signals a significant political move with potential consequences for Israel's identity, security, and international relations amid ongoing regional conflict.
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Israeli Parliament Approves Measure Confirming Sovereignty Over Judea and Samaria
JERUSALEM – The Israeli Knesset voted Wednesday in favor of a resolution asserting Israel’s historic, legal, and natural rights over the Land of Israel, with a focus on Judea, Samaria, and the Jordan Valley. The resolution passed with the support of 71 lawmakers. The Arab factions and the “Democrats” party opposed the resolution, while members […]
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