Area C

Area C refers to a section of the occupied West Bank, as defined by the Oslo Accords, which is under full Israeli military and administrative control. It constitutes approximately 60% of the West Bank. This area is newsworthy due to recent Israeli government decisions to resume land registration processes, a move seen as potentially leading to Israel gaining further control over the land for future development. Simultaneously, there's an increase in Israeli settler violence targeting Palestinian communities within Area C, particularly in rural and Bedouin areas. These attacks are reportedly displacing Palestinians, shrinking their space and raising concerns among human rights groups about the lack of protection for these communities. The situation highlights the ongoing tensions and disputes over land control and the future of the West Bank.