News for Area C Trump's Middle East solution will sink into oblivionNot every detail is accepted by Israel, but Trump's plan gave it 30% of the disputed area. The PA refused its 70%. Maps were needed. Op-ed. 'Young Settlement' Forum: Netanyahu continues to spit in our facesYoung Settlement Forum, Yesha Council condemn report government is seeking to legalize hundreds of illegal homes built by the PA. The Battle for Area C: Is the Tide About to Turn?At long last, Israel will combat illegal PA activity that has been changing Judea and Samaria for over a decade with help of EU support. MK Nir Barkat: 'Stop Palestinian construction in Areas B and C'Barkat arrives in area and is surprised to discover PA takeover in Areas B and C. 'Symmetry should be applied in the open areas.' MK Kahana to Civil Administration: You admit that you failed in Area CForeign Affairs and Defense Committee holds dicussion on state's failure to respond to PA takeover of Area C. Jordan moves to resolve 'West Bank' sovereignty problem it createdJordan wants a one-state solution, which can work if it absorbs the PA and leaves the rest of the area in Israel's hands as it is now. Oped. Yesha Council head David Elhayani: 'Let us preserve Area C'Yesha Council head sends letter to Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee Chair ahead of discussion on PA takeover of Area C. 'The government ignores and the Palestinian Authority takes over'Head of Har Hevron Regional Council furious at the state's conduct in the face of the Palestinian takeover of Area C. Security forces demolish buildings in Binyamin regionBorder Police and Civil Administration forces demolish 12 buildings illegally built in the Binyamin region of Area C. The US is trying to turn Sovereignty into Unilateral WithdrawalNetanyahu is willing to accept the US proposal as is. His willingness to stand for Israeli interests is in a state of decline. Op-ed. Whose land is it anyway?The only precedent Israel has to set is “It’s our land, always was and always will be.” Opinion. PA: We've applied sovereignty over Area CPA cabinet leader: Since we've ended agreements with Israel, we see no difference between Areas A, B or C. 'Illegal PA construction will continue running rampant'Regavim movement appeals to PM before he signs agreement, demanding one minister be tasked with preserving Area C. PA: We will issue building permits in Area CPA “minister of local government” threatens to approve construction plans for area that is under full Israeli control. EU issues special grant to illegal PA outpostsEuropean Union donates 6 million Euros to illegal PA outposts in Area C one day after threatening Israel over proposed annexation. The Deal of the Century: A non-starter?“The Deal of the Century,” if the leaked details are even close to accurate, is a non-starter. That is the simple take-away. But should Israel wait for the Arabs to blow it up on their own? And then what? Defense Minister Naftali Bennett: 7 new nature reserves in Area C, expansion of 12 moreDefense Minister Nafrali Bennett approves 7 new nature reserves in Area C and expansion of 12 existing reserves in Judea and Samaria Netanyahu and Gantz could complete in 2020 what began in 1920It would be a national disgrace and betrayal of Jews worldwide if Israel’s political parties allowed their differences and personal rivalries to stymie the opportunity to finalize the area of the Jewish National Home with Trump in office. The EU is waging war on Israel!We have been shocked and appalled to discover just how duplicitous and destructive German and EU policy is toward Israel. Clarification: The National Camp wonThe difference is that religion-state issues are taking priority. 'There is a big improvement from the Obama days'Former Defense Ministry adviser on settlement affairs says building projects receive approval more often now than under Obama Administration Exposé: Funding illegal PA settlement in Area C - terrorist linksLast of a 3 part series (links to other parts below): A terror organization lies behind the Arab Union of Agricultural Work Committees (UAWC) which is building illegally in Area C. PA begins issuing building permits for Area CPA seeks to remove all distinctions between territory created under Oslo Accords, approve Arab construction in areas under Israeli control.Who’s funding illegal PA settlements in Area C—Nearly 10,000 casesWhat makes the Palestinian settlements “illegal” is the thin wisp of Oslo that remains. The rest is dust. Who's funding illegal Palestinian settlements in Area C? (Part I)The current rapid illegal build-up is funded by hundreds of millions of euros annually, funneled by the European Union and individual European nations into scores of building and infrastructure projects. Watch: Terror state is just around the cornerEU, UN funding illegal Arab construction in Area C of Judea and Samaria - Israeli state Land - creating de facto "Palestinian state." Ex Shin Bet head: 'Annexation could lead to needless bloodshed'"We need to proceed with steps to reduce the occupation in Judea and Samaria," Yoram Cohen says. PA: Building permits in Area C a 'dangerous precedent'PA cabinet leader accuses Israel of striving to destroy the PA and the two-state solution by expanding the "settlements". US Amb.: Decision to build Arab units in Area C - Israel's aloneAmb. Friedman says US not involved in Israeli Cabinet decision to approve construction of 715 units in Arab villages of Area C. The criteria for Arab construction in Area CMinisters set guidelines for approval of construction of housing units for Arabs in Area C, including curbing of illegal activity by the PA Construction of 715 units for Arabs in Area C approvedConstructions of thousands of housing units in Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria will also be approved. Likud MK: We're fighting for Area C'No way to soften Palestinians, we need to fight them on the ground,' MK Gideon Sa'ar says. Netanyahu promoting Arab construction in Area CCabinet ministers discuss approving building plans for Arabs in Area C alongside approving plans for Jews in Judea and Samaria. 'Stop Palestinian Area C expansion'Deputy FM exposed to redoubled illegal PA construction, facts on ground. 'We won't allow establishment of de facto Palestinian state.' Likud MK: Time is short, PA takeover is expandingMK Dr. Shlomo Karhi visits Gush Etzion, sees firsthand the Palestinian Authority's takeover of Area C. Smotrich: PA takeover of Israeli lands is dangerous and illegalMin. Smotrich, member of Security Cabinet, demands government create, implement, plan to end 'dangerous' Arab takeover of Israel's land. Emergency meeting over Arab takeover of Area CMK Moti Yogev initiates discussion in Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee on PA takeover of Area C in Judea and Samaria. Jews detained after being fired at by PA 'policemen'Palestinian Authority 'policemen' fire at Jewish hikers, try to shove them into a vehicle. Samaria leader: They are hikers, not criminals. Likud MK: Stop Palestinian takeover of Area CMK Ariel Kallner visits Judea and Samaria with Regavim movement, calls for emergency plan to stop PA takeover of Area C.Why does Israel allow the EU flag in Area C?The Knesset must immediately cancel the agreement signed by Netanyahu with the EU allowing the EU to finance Palestinian Arab projects in Jerusalem and Area C. PA has plans to strengthen its hold on JerusalemNew PA cabinet formulates plans to strengthen Palestinian steadfastness in Area C and in eastern Jerusalem.From the Hebrew press: How to create a fake pollIf you know what answers you would like to hear, the questions can be phrased accordingly. Like the one below on Judea and Samaria. 'I'm willing to give half a million Arabs citizenship'Justice Minister Shaked says she's willing to give Area C Arabs Israeli citizenship in exchange for applying Israeli law to the area. INTO THE FRAY: Will the “New Right” get it right?If the “New Right” is to advance “Right wing” causes, it must abandon schemes that lead to Lebanonization or Balkanization of Israeli society and work towards legitimizing the idea of incentivized emigration of the Arab population of Judea-Samaria Entrenched apartheid in the 'West Bank'A discriminatory two-tiered segregation system is maintained throughout Areas A and B in the 'West Bank.' The status quo in Judea and Samaria poses a danger to the StateWe are living next to a ticking time bomb and things are happening - every minute that passes, facts are being established on the ground. There is no status quo. PA asks Europe to invest in Area CPA leader meets EU representatives, asks them to invest in Area C, which is under full Israeli control. PA, Norwegian org. plots to take over Area CPA agricultural organization, with aid of Norwegian People's Aid, plans to plant trees throughout Area C to cut off Jewish communities. INTO THE FRAY: The ruinous results of “conflict management”"Conflict management has not countered successful Palestinian efforts…to change crucial strategic facts on the ground with deleterious long-term implications on Israel’s security." EU demands Israel pay for demolishing illegal buildingsEuropean Union demands Israel compensate it for demolishing illegal Arab buildings in Area C. Cabinet blocks Netanyahu on benefits for PA ArabsNetanyahu rushes to approve new road, industrial zone for Arabs in Area C, ministers block move. Watch: Arutz Sheva reporter attacked by ArabsArutz Sheva's Eliran Aharon was attacked by Arabs when visiting an illegal Arab encampment on state land. 'Qalqilya Plan' frozenNetanyahu freezes plan for the expansion of Qalqilya after understanding he will not have a majority in the Cabinet to approve it. 'Regulation Law benefits both Jews and Arabs'Defense Ministry finds Regulation Law is preventing the demolition of both Arab and Jewish structures in Judea and Samaria. 'Israel is strengthening Arab grip on Yesha with its own hands'Judea and Samaria Forum of Jewish Home party blasts Civil Administration's quiet advancement of Arab foothold over Area C. Likud minister: Why are we approving construction for Arabs?Culture Minister Regev asks why Israel should approve 15,000 housing units for Arabs in Area C, when they build nonstop in areas A and B. 'Netanyahu's legacy is a Palestinian state in Area C'National Union party's secretary-general blasts decision to build housing units in Qalqiliya at the expense of Jews. |
