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Khanna Moves to Put House on Record Against Israeli Settlements and Settler Violence
world3 hours ago

Khanna Moves to Put House on Record Against Israeli Settlements and Settler Violence

US Representative Ro Khanna plans to introduce a non-binding House resolution condemning Israeli settlement expansion and settler violence, calling for accountability through potential sanctions under the Global Magnitsky Act against senior Israeli officials, a review of US policies that may subsidize settlements, and demands to halt demolitions, prevent land seizures, and pause new settlements in the West Bank; the measure is symbolic and would not become law, but would formally record lawmakers’ stance on the issue.

via Middle East Eye|
#israel#palestine#ro-khanna
business3 days ago

SEC Overhauls Enforcement Manual to Heighten Transparency and Efficiency

The SEC’s Division of Enforcement updated its Enforcement Manual to boost fairness, transparency, and efficiency in investigations. Key changes include a four‑week Wells submission window and Wells meetings within four weeks with senior staff, plus the ability to consider settlement offers and related waivers simultaneously. The updates also refine cooperation considerations, the formal order process, referrals to criminal authorities, and internal collaboration, with yearly reviews to keep the manual current and aligned with best practices to protect investors and maintain fair markets.

via SEC.gov|
#business#cooperation#enforcement-manual
New West Bank rules renew fears of de facto annexation
politics8 days ago

New West Bank rules renew fears of de facto annexation

Israel’s security cabinet approved measures to tighten control over the West Bank, shifting planning authority away from Palestinian officials around Hebron’s Ibrahimi Mosque and launching land-registration efforts for the first time since 1967, moves Palestinian leaders condemn as de facto annexation and a gateway to expanded settlement activity, amid international concern and a muted U.S. response.

via NBC News|
#annexation#landregistration#palestinianauthority
Israel moves to register West Bank land as state land, sparking annexation debate
world12 days ago

Israel moves to register West Bank land as state land, sparking annexation debate

Israel advanced a plan to register large swaths of the occupied West Bank’s Area C as state land, a move Palestinians call de facto annexation. The measure, covering about 60% of the territory and affecting hundreds of thousands of Palestinians and settlers, would create an official mechanism to register land for state control. Israel frames it as an administrative step to bring order to land ownership, but critics say it breaches international law and deepens the occupation. Peace Now called it a massive land grab, drawing condemnation from the Palestinian presidency and international bodies such as the UN and EU, while noting US opposition to annexation amid broader moves to expand Israeli governance in the area.

via CNN|
#international-law#israel#palestinians
Israel pushes West Bank land registration, prompting Palestinian charges of de facto annexation
middle-east12 days ago

Israel pushes West Bank land registration, prompting Palestinian charges of de facto annexation

Israel's cabinet approved a land-registration process in the West Bank to tighten control and facilitate settlement land purchases, a move Palestinians call a de-facto annexation; Israel says the measure promotes transparency and security, while critics warn it could dispossess Palestinians and entrench occupation amid ongoing settlement expansion.

via Reuters|
#annexation#israel#middle-east
Israel expands West Bank control with land and planning measures
world18 days ago

Israel expands West Bank control with land and planning measures

Israel’s security cabinet approved a package of measures to deepen Israeli control in the West Bank, including lifting a ban on land sales to Jews, declassifying land registry records, shifting planning for sensitive sites in Hebron to Israeli authorities, enforcing environmental/archeological rules in Palestinian areas, and reviving a committee to enable proactive land purchases to secure land for settlements, a move praised by settlers and condemned by Palestinians and neighbors.

via AP News|
#land-confiscation#land-registry#palestinian-authority
Israel Overhauls West Bank Legal Framework to Accelerate Settlement Activity
world19 days ago

Israel Overhauls West Bank Legal Framework to Accelerate Settlement Activity

Israel's security-political cabinet approved sweeping changes to Judea and Samaria's legal and civil framework, including making land registries public to increase transparency, repealing Jordanian-era bans on Jewish land purchases, removing the foreign or special permit hurdles, and easing land-transaction approvals. It also transfers planning authority for Jewish areas near Hebron to the Civil Administration, grants Hebron’s Directorate full municipal powers, creates a dedicated Rachel’s Tomb directorate, expands state oversight in Areas A and B, and restarts a long-dormant land-purchase committee to secure land for settlements.

via Israel National News|
#jordanian-era-law#judea-and-samaria#land-registries
Israel faces international criticism over new West Bank settlements
world2 months ago

Israel faces international criticism over new West Bank settlements

Fourteen countries, including Britain, Canada, and Germany, condemned Israel for approving 19 new settlements in the West Bank, which they say violate international law and threaten regional stability. The expansion increases the total settlements to 210, nearly 50% more during the current government, and is opposed by these nations who support a two-state solution and Palestinian self-determination.

via The Guardian|
#international-law#israel#peace-process
Israel's Defense Minister Reaffirms Commitment to Gaza Settlements
world2 months ago

Israel's Defense Minister Reaffirms Commitment to Gaza Settlements

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz retracted a pledge to establish settlements in Gaza, citing security reasons, amid criticism that it contradicts the US-led peace plan and previous Israeli statements. The incident highlights ongoing tensions, including settler violence in the West Bank, where attacks on Palestinians continue, reflecting the complex and contentious nature of Israeli-Palestinian relations. The US emphasizes adherence to the ceasefire commitments, while Israel's stance on settlements remains a point of international dispute.

via Euronews.com|
#ceasefire#gaza#israel
Israeli Defense Minister Clarifies Gaza Settlement Plans
world2 months ago

Israeli Defense Minister Clarifies Gaza Settlement Plans

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz initially vowed to establish military settlements in northern Gaza but later retracted his statement, clarifying that Israel has no intention of establishing settlements in Gaza. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions regarding Israeli military presence and settlement policies in the region.

via Haaretz|
#gaza#idf#israel