Israel approves registration of West Bank land as 'state property'

The Israeli government has approved the registration of large swathes of land in the occupied West Bank as “state property.” This measure, proposed by top ministers, is designed to formalize Israeli control over unregistered Palestinian land and is viewed as a de facto annexation. The Palestinian presidency condemned the move as a “dangerous escalation” that violates international law and existing agreements. The decision has also drawn criticism from regional states and Hamas, who describe it as an attempt to steal and Judaise lands in the West Bank.