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

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

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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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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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