Israel’s Finance Minister and Defense Minister for the West Bank, Bezalel Smotrich, is making controversial moves towards the annexation of the West Bank. In a recent conference, Smotrich highlighted the government’s advancements in the territories, emphasizing significant changes in the system’s structure.
Smotrich boasts of shifting authority from the military to civilian government, creating a separate system that challenges the notion of temporary military occupation and emphasizes Israel’s control over the Palestinian territories. His latest achievement includes the appointment of a civilian deputy in the military-administered territories, consolidating power in civilian hands.
New ministry
Smotrich has established a new “Settlements Administration” within the Defense Ministry, transferring significant powers to civilian hands. This ministry will oversee land status, planning, construction, and the management of national parks in the West Bank, consolidating Israel’s presence in the region.
You have 56.92% of this article left to read. The rest is for subscribers only.