Israel approves West Bank land registration as state property

The Israeli government has approved a proposal to register significant portions of the occupied West Bank as “state property” for the first time since 1967, aiming to gradually settle 15% of Area C by 2030. This move, led by far-right ministers, effectively strengthens Israel’s claim over land without verifying ownership, as the Oslo II Accord restricts Palestinian land registration in Area C. The decision is part of broader measures to expand settlements and consolidate control amid escalating tensions following military actions in Gaza. The International Court of Justice previously deemed Israel’s occupation illegal, urging the evacuation of settlements.

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