Palestinians fear West Bank annexation after Israel approves new rules

Al JazeeraCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by Monjed JadouFebruary 11, 2026 at 05:29 AM

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New Israeli land rules in the occupied West Bank, approved in February 2026, are raising concerns among Palestinians. The changes ease property acquisition for Israeli Jews in the territory occupied since 1967. The new rules open land registries to the public, potentially exposing Palestinian landowners to pressure. Authority over building permits in Hebron, including the Ibrahimi Mosque compound, will shift from the Palestinian municipality to Israel. Palestinians, like the director of the Ibrahimi Mosque, view these changes as a serious escalation towards annexation, especially in Hebron's Old City, a site of religious significance for both Muslims and Jews.

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Reuters 30% Israeli military 40% Moataz Abu Sneina ×250% Israeli government ×260% Ibrahimi Mosque ×460% Hebron ×670% Palestinians ×370% Israel ×980% West Bank ×790%

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west bank 100% israeli annexation 90% settlement expansion 80% occupied territory 70% hebron 60% land registration 60% ibrahimi mosque 50% building permits 40%

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Very Negative

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90%

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West Bank

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