Inside Israel’s plan to turn West Bank land into ‘state property’

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete February 20, 2026 at 07:14 PM

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The Israeli government approved a plan in February 2026 to designate areas of the occupied West Bank as "state property" if Palestinians cannot prove ownership. This decision requires Palestinians to overcome legal obstacles to retain their land. The plan has drawn criticism and accusations of de facto annexation due to the ongoing occupation, displacement, and expansion of Jewish settlements in the West Bank. The move potentially impacts the future of Palestinian land in the region. The policy change forces Palestinians to prove land ownership, a difficult task after decades of occupation.

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Noor Wazwaz 30% Melanie Marich 30% Nida Ibrahim 40% Al Jazeera ×270% Palestinians ×385% Israel ×290% West Bank ×395%

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west bank 100% state property 90% palestinian land 80% israeli government 70% annexation 70% palestinians 60% land claims 60% settlement expansion 50% occupation 50%

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West Bank

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