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David__77

(23,402 posts) Fri Mar 22, 2024, 09:03 AM Mar 22

Israel Announces Large West Bank Land Seizure [View all]

Israel reported Friday the seizure of 800 hectares (1,977 acres) of land in the occupied West Bank, which activists called the largest action of its kind in decades.

Israel's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich declared as "state lands" the area in the northern Jordan Valley, as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel for Gaza war talks.

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"While there are those in Israel and the world who seek to undermine our right over the Judea and Samaria area and the country in general, we are promoting settlement through hard work and in a strategic manner all over the country," Smotrich said, using Israel's term for the West Bank.

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The United Nations human rights chief has reported a drastic acceleration in illegal settlement building since Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza began months ago, and said this risks eliminating any likelihood of a viable Palestinian state.

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https://archive.is/m2qVF

https://www.barrons.com/amp/news/israel-says-seized-800-hectares-of-west-bank-land-ca5d74c6

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Israel Announces Large West Bank Land Seizure [View all] David__77 Mar 22 OP

"hard work" WhiskeyGrinder Mar 22 #1

The key Roy Rolling Mar 22 #45

The OP has nothing to do with Gaza. former9thward Mar 22 #68

Cheerleaders enid602 Mar 22 #61

Old fashioned Imperialism. Your tax dollars at work. marble falls Mar 22 #2

That's right. Every dollar sent bolsters settlement. David__77 Mar 22 #3

Hard work my ass. Autumn Mar 22 #4

We will call it Jared's land. Hotler Mar 22 #5

Kushnerstan. 617Blue Mar 22 #48

Any thoughts of a Palestinian state in Israel ended on Oct 7th Takket Mar 22 #6

Yes. I've said this as well. harumph Mar 22 #10

It is a one state reality in which millions lack citizenship or the right to vote. David__77 Mar 22 #13

Exactly. They want the land, screw the people. marble falls Mar 22 #14

Yes, they are making that very clear PatSeg Mar 22 #35

I believe that from the beginning it was destined to be expensive Israeli beach front property. LiberalArkie Mar 22 #34

And they just guaranteed... SergeStorms Mar 22 #36

I think that was the idea back in 1948. If the Israeli government can keep having minor attacks LiberalArkie Mar 22 #50

The land thefts were accelerating well before Oct 7th TheRealNorth Mar 22 #22

Thievery and Goddessartist Mar 22 #7

Surely this won't turn more citizens of Gaza into Israeli hating terrorists Chakaconcarne Mar 22 #8

More land theft malaise Mar 22 #9

Yep and then they'll expect PatSeg Mar 22 #37

I get the Judea and Samaria reference, but I would also get a reference to Assyria and Sumeria. DFW Mar 22 #11

So, are we allowed to call them Bettie Mar 22 #12

Yet another war crime by Israel RAB910 Mar 22 #15

Right. They won't stop. Such entitlement. And they wonder why push backs like Oct. 7 happen. brush Mar 22 #18

In the end I can't condone/defend/justify the Oct 7 attack and I can't blame Israel for the attack RAB910 Mar 22 #20

Oct 7 was caused by mismanagement IbogaProject Mar 22 #21

Barack Obama allowed PALLETS of cash to be delivered to Iran Mosby Mar 22 #41

Maybe if Israel stopped breaking their agreements, stopped its warcrimes - people wouldn't need to worry how ... marble falls Mar 22 #57

This is not factual Red Mountain Mar 22 #58

Bibi has supported Hamas for years IbogaProject Mar 22 #65

What part isn't true? Mosby Mar 22 #66

That was Iran's own money and it had been agreed upon haele Mar 22 #72

Not condoning Oct. 7. Just saying people will not be be bulldozed for forever. brush Mar 22 #23

This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby Mar 22 #39

Post removed Post removed Mar 22 #28

Very well said PatSeg Mar 22 #38

Your victim blaming. Mosby Mar 22 #44

your claims are simply are untrue RAB910 Mar 22 #59

Why did ISIS shoot up a concert hall in Russia? Mosby Mar 22 #75

That assumes a great deal TiberiusB Mar 22 #62

The smart and vastly more decent move TiberiusB Mar 22 #46

It's history Bettie Mar 22 #55

Now Oct 7 is a "push back". former9thward Mar 22 #69

People will not be bulldozed for forever. Maybe you understand that language better. brush Mar 22 #76

Because of course they do. Iggo Mar 22 #16

They have no excuse for this. EndlessWire Mar 22 #17

And this is what they intend for Gaza as well... Wounded Bear Mar 22 #19

The Israelis know.... TheRealNorth Mar 22 #24

I don't know if the "Israelis" do, but obviously Bibi is banking on a trump win...nt Wounded Bear Mar 22 #25

Clearly. yardwork Mar 22 #53

Is there any evidence Biden won't? All Mixed Up Mar 23 #86

This might be why they let the attack happen... LakeVermilion Mar 22 #26

Unless they're wearing tinfoil on their head. BannonsLiver Mar 22 #30

God, what a horrifying thought PatSeg Mar 22 #40

" a drastic acceleration in illegal settlement building since Israel's war against Hamas" riversedge Mar 22 #27

Shameful!! PortTack Mar 22 #29

How Kushneresque. jaxexpat Mar 22 #31

how CONVENIENT! pansypoo53219 Mar 22 #32

Yes. We've seen this PatSeg Mar 22 #42

Weird. I remember when there was a country called Palestine. OMGWTF Mar 22 #33

Really weird. Especially since there was never a country called Palestine AZSkiffyGeek Mar 22 #51

When was that? former9thward Mar 22 #70

If they don't seize it... dchill Mar 22 #43

The more Palestinian land that is ILLEGALLY Seized, the less chances for a 2 state solution. ProudMNDemocrat Mar 22 #47

Squatters & land grabbers. Basic LA Mar 22 #49

Jews have lived there for thousands of years. former9thward Mar 22 #71

Those there before '48 have a claim. Basic LA Mar 22 #74

Then those Palestinians there before '48 have a claim. former9thward Mar 23 #78

All settled then. It all belongs to Israel. Basic LA Mar 23 #82

Find a Palestinian leader who wants a two state solution. former9thward Mar 23 #84

I can see where they would. Basic LA Mar 23 #85

Good Tarc Mar 22 #52

Why is it good Israel is seizing land from Palestinians on the West Bank? obamanut2012 Mar 22 #56

A lot of money to support settlement activity comes from the United States. David__77 Mar 22 #67

Bad. RussellCattle Mar 22 #73

Stupid, asshole move by Netanyahu. yardwork Mar 22 #54

The US needs to stop sending Bettie Mar 22 #60

Netanyahu knew. The IDF knew. LuvLoogie Mar 22 #63

It's time to cut that shithole loose d_b Mar 22 #64

"this risks eliminating any likelihood of a viable Palestinian state" Martin Eden Mar 23 #77

Netanyahu won't be ousted Bettie Mar 23 #79

I wouldn't bet on Netanyahu remaining in office for long Martin Eden Mar 23 #80

He's been in power for Bettie Mar 23 #83

I think George Harrison sang the truth Martin Eden Mar 23 #87

Lebensraum. Ron Green Mar 23 #81

Exactly Big Blue Marble Mar 24 #88