The scope of Jewish terrorism against Palestinians living in Judea and Samaria has evolved from marginal, localized incidents into a widespread phenomenon occurring within the broader struggle for control of the area and a growing effort to uproot the Palestinian presence, primarily from Area C. The number and scale of violent attacks have increased in recent years, with greater intensity since October 7, 2023. Despite this, the Israeli government and the security establishment—including the Judea and Samaria District of the Israel...
President Trump’s initiative for the resettlement of Palestinians from Gaza may indicate a shift in the approach to addressing the region’s widespread destruction and the lack of housing for residents displaced by the war. Trump’s plan also seeks to involve Egypt and Jordan in actively resolving the challenges posed by this situation. If the initiative is indeed implemented, the process should be carried out with the consent of all those involved, offer meaningful incentives, and establish international oversight to protect the...
The October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, which prompted the war aimed at toppling Hamas’ governing and military capabilities in Gaza, as well as freeing the hostages, represents a strategic shift in the broader regional context, and specifically in the Palestinian landscape. This development may well offer significant, possibly historic, opportunities for both the Palestinian Authority (PA) and Israel. In the current dynamic situation, the PA finds itself navigating a complex scenario: aligning with Hamas’ struggle while...
Israel and the Palestinian Authority are struggling for control of Area C, which makes up about 60 percent of the West Bank. The PA contends that Area C, with agricultural land, access to Jordan, natural resources, space for infrastructures, and residential construction, should be a central and essential part of the future Palestinian state. However, the aim of the current Israeli government is to establish Israeli control over all Area C, significantly expand Israeli settlement there, and prepare the conditions for Israeli...
