In a recent leaked tape, Israel’s far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has outlined a covert strategy to annex the occupied West Bank, marking the largest seizure of Palestinian land in over 30 years. The plan has sparked widespread concern and condemnation as it threatens to further entrench Israel’s control over the Palestinian territories.
The Take, a podcast by Al Jazeera, delves into the implications of this backdoor annexation of the West Bank. Hosted by Nida Ibrahim, Al Jazeera Correspondent, the episode features Hagit Ofran, Co-Director of the Settlement Watch Project at Peace Now, who provides insight into the impact of Israel’s aggressive expansionist policies on the ground.
As international pressure mounts on Israel to halt its annexation plans, many are left wondering whether the controversial strategy will ultimately succeed. With tensions escalating in the region, the fate of the occupied West Bank hangs in the balance as Israel maneuvers to solidify its grip on Palestinian territories.
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Video “Israel’s backdoor annexation of the occupied West Bank | The Take” was uploaded on 07/11/2024 to Youtube Channel Al Jazeera English