Smotrich urges cancellation of Hébron Accord
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich faced widespread criticism after his call to annul the 1997 Hebron Agreement and to revoke planning and construction authority from the Hebron municipality, transferring it to the occupation authorities. This move is considered a step towards establishing full Israeli control over the city. It came during the inauguration of a new settlement south of Hebron in the presence of the Israeli Defense Minister, reflecting ongoing settlement expansion in the West Bank and escalating Israeli actions against the city. The Palestinians, meanwhile, reject these measures, viewing them as violations of international agreements and a threat to the two-state solution.
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