History can shift quietly through bureaucratic decisions rather than conflict, as seen in recent Israeli cabinet actions that effectively normalize control over the West Bank. By lifting restrictions on land purchases and extending Israeli civil enforcement into Palestinian areas, Israel is dismantling the Oslo framework and redefining sovereignty. This shift threatens the viability of a two-state solution and exacerbates Palestinian fragmentation, undermining self-determination. International reactions have been predictable, yet the implications for Palestinians are profound, pushing them further into a state of administrative dependency.
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