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Rights groups condemn Israeli plan for ‘de facto annexation’ of West Bank | Occupied West Bank
Israeli Proposal Threatens Palestinian Land Rights in West Bank
Published on February 16, 2026
Palestinians in the occupied West Bank are facing an increased threat of losing their land and homes as Israeli authorities have approved a proposal to categorize certain lands as state property. Experts have described this land registration policy as a significant violation of international law.
The move has raised concerns among human rights advocates and local residents, who fear that it will further exacerbate tensions in the region and undermine their rights to property and habitation.
As the situation continues to unfold, many remain vigilant about the implications of this policy on the already precarious living conditions for Palestinians in the West Bank.
