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Israel's Controversial Move: 83% of West Bank Land Registered

2/18/2026

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Israel's government, led by far-right ministers, approved a land registration process in the occupied West Bank, allowing Israel to claim control over 83% of Area C.
Rights groups call it a "settlement revolution" and warn that Palestinians lacking documentation will be dispossessed.
Regional governments, including Jordan and Qatar, condemned the move as a violation of international law.
Israeli Supreme Court dismissed a petition against the process, allowing it to proceed.

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Story summary

Israel's government, led by far-right ministers, approved a land registration process in the occupied West Bank, allowing Israel to claim control over 83% of Area C.
Rights groups call it a "settlement revolution" and warn that Palestinians lacking documentation will be dispossessed.
Regional governments, including Jordan and Qatar, condemned the move as a violation of international law.
Israeli Supreme Court dismissed a petition against the process, allowing it to proceed.