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Lawmaker Calls for Full Israeli Sovereignty in Judea, Samaria

2/14/2026

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Sukkot Advocates Sovereignty

Zvi Sukkot, a lawmaker from the far-right Religious Zionism party, stated that Judea and Samaria is the Jewish homeland of Israel.
Sukkot called for full Israeli sovereignty in the region.
He said the area should be supervised to prevent environmental damage and protect the heritage of the Israeli people, even in Palestinian-run territories.

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Netanyahu Revokes Citizenship

Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Prime Minister, began court proceedings to revoke two Palestinian men's citizenship under a law enacted three years ago allowing deportation for violent crimes.
Netanyahu argues their crimes and Palestinian Authority funding justify this measure.
Palestinian officials say the law discriminates against them and undermines legal equality.
Critics, including Hassan Jabareen of the Adalah legal center, call the move propaganda and a violation of fundamental legal principles.

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Settlers Clash, Netanyahu Responds

Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian farmers near Nablus, prompting Israeli troops to use tear gas and live ammunition against residents defending their land.
The incident coincides with plans to extend West Bank control, viewed by many as a violation of international law.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has initiated proceedings to revoke citizenship for two Palestinian men convicted of terrorism, citing their crimes and ties to the Palestinian Authority.

History

Historical Context

The Balfour Declaration, issued on November 2, 1917, by British Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour, supported establishing a Jewish homeland in Palestine, then under Ottoman control. This declaration, which ignored the rights of the Arab majority, intensified tensions and laid the groundwork for future conflicts. Its implications continue to resonate today, as debates over Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria reflect ongoing disputes over land and identity.

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Sukkot Advocates Sovereignty

Zvi Sukkot, a lawmaker from the far-right Religious Zionism party, stated that Judea and Samaria is the Jewish homeland of Israel.
Sukkot called for full Israeli sovereignty in the region.
He said the area should be supervised to prevent environmental damage and protect the heritage of the Israeli people, even in Palestinian-run territories.

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