The Yesha Council of Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria has welcomed the anticipated United States declaration that settlements don't violate international law, saying, "For more than 50 years we have been claiming that the State of Israel has a historical and legal right to the area, and it is time that the entire world know and understand that it is ours."
A council statement continued, "This is a dramatic decision, and we welcome all those engaged in the work. Now it's clear to everyone - Judea, Samaria and the Jordan Valley are an integral part of the State of Israel. Following the American recognition, we must move to the next stage - applying sovereignty to Israeli settlement."