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Avigdor Liberman Unveils Plan to Redraw Israeli Control of the West Bank and Gaza
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Proposal Overview
Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Liberman presented a comprehensive political plan for the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip during the party’s campaign for the upcoming Israeli election. The proposal calls for the dismantling of the Palestinian Authority, the cancellation of the Oslo Accords, and the maintenance of full Israeli security responsibility over the entire West Bank. In the West Bank’s Areas A and B, Liberman suggests establishing an Israeli-Jordanian confederation in which Jordan would police public order and manage daily life for Palestinians, while Israel would retain territorial contiguity and security oversight.
Context and Prior Arrangements
Under the 1990s Oslo Accords, the West Bank was divided into Areas A (Palestinian civil and security control), B (Palestinian civil control with Israeli security oversight), and C (full Israeli control). Approximately 500,000 Israeli settlers live mainly in Area C, which comprises about 60 % of the West Bank’s territory. Liberman’s plan seeks to preserve “Israeli geographic continuity” by refusing any settlement evacuation and keeping the road network that links settlements to Israel proper.
Official Statements & Response
Liberman framed the initiative as pragmatic rather than idealistic. He said:
> “The framework I am presenting is not a wishful-thinking exercise, but is based on many years of familiarity with the region and with the relevant parties with whom I have spoken, and I am convinced that it can be implemented.” — Avigdor Liberman, Yisrael Beiteinu chairman
He added that security coordination with Jordan remains “stable and close” despite diplomatic friction, emphasizing the 300-kilometer shared border as essential for regional calm.
Criticism & Opposition
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly demanded that Liberman retract the proposal, characterizing it as an attempt to bring the Jordanian army into the West Bank. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who heads the Settlements Administration, accused Liberman of “abandoning security responsibility” by proposing to transfer policing duties to Jordan.
Timeline
- September 9 2024 – Liberman presented the plan at a Knesset plenum session alongside MK Gadi Eisenkot.
The proposal marks a significant shift in Yisrael Beiteinu’s electoral platform, aiming to reshape Israeli-Palestinian governance structures while preserving Israeli security and settlement interests.