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شبكة راية الإعلامية
Exclusive | Settlement zones as control tool
The article discusses the expansion of settlement territorial control in the West Bank and its impact on Palestinian land dominance. It is part of a broader system aimed at disrupting the geographic connectivity between Palestinian communities and dividing the land in a way that threatens Palestinian existence. The text explains that settlements are organized into three main levels: the structural plan, influence zones managed by the settlement council often built on confiscated or appropriated lands, and security zones surrounding the settlements. The expansion of settlements, along with the establishment of outposts, roads, and buffer zones, leads to the fragmentation of Palestinian territories, restricting Palestinians' access to their lands and sources of livelihood. It also encourages attracting settlers through low-cost projects and elevated sites with natural views. Additionally, the report points out that Israeli authorities employ various tools—such as land expropriation and citing old laws—to facilitate control over Palestinian lands, despite rights-based criticisms of these measures. It emphasizes that settlement expansion is not merely a temporary government policy but a continuous strategic approach since the beginning of the occupation, increasing regional fragmentation and constraining Palestinian lives within a plan aimed at shaping a new geography for the West Bank.
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