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Israel Expands Settlement Plans Across West Bank
(MENAFN) Israeli authorities have approved eighteen new and revised settlement “influence areas” across the occupied West Bank, a decision that could facilitate further expansion of illegal settlements in the future, according to Palestinian officials.
The Palestinian Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission says orders signed on Aug. 25 by Israeli Army Central Command chief Avi Bluth authorize the new settlement areas. The plans were developed by Israel’s Settlement Administration and Civil Administration.
According to the commission, the measures cover areas linked to newly approved illegal settlements, locations intended to transform existing settlement outposts into separate settlements, as well as zones surrounding established settlements and settlement councils that could be expanded.
The commission explains that an “influence area” sets the geographic boundaries within which an illegal settlement can exercise administrative and municipal authority. Establishing such an area does not, by itself, automatically transfer ownership of land or immediately authorize construction.
However, the commission warns that these designations create an official planning and administrative structure that can support future settlement growth. This can include developing construction plans, building roads and infrastructure, allocating public funds and issuing tenders for new projects.
It also cautions that placing privately owned Palestinian land within these designated areas can subject it to increased administrative and planning controls. Although ownership is not automatically transferred, such measures may make it harder for Palestinians to build, cultivate their farmland or freely access their property.
The Palestinian Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission says orders signed on Aug. 25 by Israeli Army Central Command chief Avi Bluth authorize the new settlement areas. The plans were developed by Israel’s Settlement Administration and Civil Administration.
According to the commission, the measures cover areas linked to newly approved illegal settlements, locations intended to transform existing settlement outposts into separate settlements, as well as zones surrounding established settlements and settlement councils that could be expanded.
The commission explains that an “influence area” sets the geographic boundaries within which an illegal settlement can exercise administrative and municipal authority. Establishing such an area does not, by itself, automatically transfer ownership of land or immediately authorize construction.
However, the commission warns that these designations create an official planning and administrative structure that can support future settlement growth. This can include developing construction plans, building roads and infrastructure, allocating public funds and issuing tenders for new projects.
It also cautions that placing privately owned Palestinian land within these designated areas can subject it to increased administrative and planning controls. Although ownership is not automatically transferred, such measures may make it harder for Palestinians to build, cultivate their farmland or freely access their property.
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