Why it matters:
This move changes the legal status of the land, solidifies the Israeli regime's control over a key part of the occupied West Bank, and represents a significant step toward de facto annexation, further undermining the possibility of a contiguous future Palestinian state.
The big picture:
This is part of a long-standing pattern of settlement expansion and land appropriation by the Israeli regime in the occupied territories, actions that are widely considered illegal under international law and are major points of contention that escalate tensions and provoke international condemnation.
What he is saying:
Palestinian officials and media have condemned the action, labeling it a serious step to sever Al-Quds' connection to other Palestinian areas and a blatant violation of their rights.
Key points:
- The Israeli regime has seized three Palestinian areas northwest of occupied Al-Quds.
- Palestinian residents must now obtain permits from the Zionist regime authorities to access their homes.
- The regime considers these areas part of the so-called "Israeli soil."
- The action is seen as a move to consolidate control and isolate occupied Al-Quds from the rest of the West Bank.
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