What’s the fallout from Israel’s land grab?

Al Jazeera Political StrategyAnalysisEN 1 min read 100% complete February 16, 2026 at 08:00 PM

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Over 80 UN member states condemn Israel’s de facto annexation of West Bank

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In February 2026, Israel took steps to increase control over the occupied West Bank. The Israeli security cabinet approved measures facilitating land purchases by settlers, repealing previous regulations. The government also approved reactivating land registration in the area for the first time since 1967. These actions allow Israel to potentially claim ownership of significant portions of land Palestinians hoped to include in a future state. Experts suggest this accelerated confiscation of Palestinian land could trigger renewed violence. Guests on Inside Story discussed the implications of these actions.

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The Israeli government approved a proposal to reactivate land registration in the West Bank for the first time since 1967.

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Israel approved a move making it easier for settlers to buy land in the West Bank.

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The move paves the way for Israel to gain ownership of vast swaths of land Palestinians hoped would be part of their future state.

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Israel takes another step towards annexing the occupied West Bank.

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Accelerated confiscation of Palestinian land could be a recipe for renewed violence.

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Lancaster University 30% KEEVOON Research, Strategy and Communications 40% Simon Mabon 60% Mohammad Dahleh 60% Mitchell Barak 60% Palestinians 70% West Bank ×280% Israel ×490%

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israeli land grab 90% west bank 80% land confiscation 70% palestinian land 70% occupied territory 60% settlers 60% land registration 60% annexation 50% violence 40%