Inside StoryNew measures expand Israeli control and make it easier for settlers to acquire land in the Palestinian territory.Israel’s security cabinet has approved plans to expand its power across the occupied West Bank, making it easier to seize Palestinian land illegally.The move has been met by worldwide condemnation, with the United States saying it is opposed to any Israeli annexation.But will that stop Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right government’s plans?And could it be a recipe for renewed violence in the occupied Palestinian territory?Presenter: James BaysGuests:Yossi Mekelberg – senior consulting fellow at Chatham HouseAmmar Hijazi – Palestine’s ambassador to International Organisations in The HagueChris Doyle – director of the Council for Arab-British UnderstandingPublished On 10 Feb 2026
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Will Israel annex the occupied West Bank?
In February 2026, Israel's security cabinet approved measures to expand its control in the occupied West Bank, facilitating the seizure of Palestinian land. This decision has drawn international condemnation, including opposition from the United States, which fears potential annexation.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-02-10 · 22:39 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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In February 2026, Israel's security cabinet approved measures to expand its control in the occupied West Bank, facilitating the seizure of Palestinian land. This decision has drawn international condemnation, including opposition from the United States, which fears potential annexation. The new measures are seen as expanding Israeli control and making it easier for settlers to acquire land. The potential consequences of Prime Minister Netanyahu's government's actions are being debated, with concerns raised about renewed violence in the Palestinian territory. Experts are analyzing whether international pressure will deter further Israeli actions and the impact on the region.
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The United States is opposed to any Israeli annexation.
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Israel's security cabinet approved plans to expand its power across the occupied West Bank.
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New measures expand Israeli control and make it easier for settlers to acquire land.
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The move makes it easier to seize Palestinian land illegally.
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It could be a recipe for renewed violence in the occupied Palestinian territory.
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