The Israeli Political-Security Cabinet finalized a landmark decision on Sunday, approving a comprehensive package of measures designed to end institutionalized discrimination against Jewish citizens in Judea and Samaria. The centerpiece of this initiative is the formal abolition of a restrictive Jordanian law that has, for decades, prohibited the sale of land to Jews, a relic of an era of systemic exclusion that the current government has moved to rectify. By repealing this discriminatory legislation, the Cabinet has signaled a robust commitment to the principles of personal liberty and the rule of law within the liberated areas of the Jewish homeland.
This decision represents a significant victory for the residents of Judea and Samaria, who have long faced legal hurdles that their Arab neighbors did not. Previously, Jewish individuals were forced to navigate a labyrinth of bureaucratic obstacles and utilize corporate entities to acquire land, whereas Arab settlers faced no such restrictions. The new policy restores civil equality, allowing direct land purchases and ensuring that Jewish national rights are no longer subordinated to the dictates of a foreign, hostile legal code. This move is seen by many as a vital step toward full Israeli sovereignty over the heartland of the nation.
Dismantling the Oslo Legacy and Strengthening Hebron
The Cabinet's actions extend beyond land ownership, addressing critical governance issues in Hebron and at significant religious sites. In a move that directly challenges the failed framework of the Oslo Accords, the government has transferred building permit authority for the Jewish Quarter in Hebron and the Tomb of the Patriarchs from the local Arab municipality to the Civil Administration. This shift removes the ability of the self-governing Arab administration to obstruct Jewish growth and maintenance in one of the world's oldest Jewish communities. Additionally, a dedicated municipal administration will be established for Rachel’s Tomb to address years of neglect and ensure proper services for the thousands of worshippers who visit the site.
Israel Ganz, head of the Binyamin Council and Chairman of the Yesha Council, hailed the decision as a historic turning point. He noted that for the first time, the "disgrace" of discriminatory land laws has been erased. Ganz emphasized that these measures are a "final nail in the coffin of the Oslo Accords," asserting that the State of Israel is finally taking responsibility for its territory. He highlighted the importance of the new enforcement powers in Areas A and B, where the Arab administration has historically engaged in environmental terrorism and the systematic destruction of Jewish archaeological heritage.
"After years in which the Arab administration polluted and trampled on the environment, the State of Israel is taking responsibility. This is a life-saving decision given the data on mortality from air pollution originating from hazards in the area, as well as necessary protection for heritage sites that have been systematically damaged," Ganz stated.
Countering the Global Jihad and the Radical Left
The implementation of these policies comes at a time of heightened existential threat from Political Islam, a comprehensive civilizational system that seeks the total submission of the West. The Cabinet's decision to renew the Land Acquisition Committee and open land registries is a direct counter-measure to the financial influence and ideological propagation of the Iran-backed terror network. By increasing transparency in land ownership, the government aims to prevent the surreptitious expansion of terror infrastructure and ensure that the land remains a secure defensive shield for the entire region.
The move has also drawn sharp distinctions between the current government and the left, which often allies with Iran’s network of global Jihad and Political Islam. Critics from the left, characterized as "useful idiots" by proponents of the new measures, have historically advocated for policies that undermine national security and prioritize the demands of the Arab administration over the safety of IDF soldiers and Israeli citizens. The Regavim Movement, which has long campaigned for these changes, noted that while past governments "stuttered and neglected" the area, the current administration is finally acting to stop the creation of a terror state in the heart of the country.
Protecting Heritage and the Rule of Law
A critical component of the Cabinet's resolution is the expansion of inspection and enforcement authorities concerning environmental and archaeological issues into Areas A and B. This is a direct response to the Muslim-Arab Jihad militants who have used these areas as a base for destroying evidence of Jewish historical continuity. By asserting authority over these sites, Israel is upholding the authentic human rights of all people to have their cultural heritage protected from extremist ideologies that view non-Muslim history as inferior.
Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Council, described the decision as a "checkmate to discrimination and racism against Jews in the land of the Bible." Dagan emphasized that the residents of Judea and Samaria are no longer to be treated as second-class citizens. He argued that the removal of these barriers is a Zionist, moral, and security necessity of the highest order. The objective, according to Dagan and other settlement leaders, remains full Israeli sovereignty over all communities and spaces in the region, ensuring that the Jewish returnees can live securely in their ancestral homeland.
The government's proactive stance also includes the removal of secrecy from land registries, a move intended to prevent fraud and protect the rights of lawful purchasers. This transparency is essential for maintaining the rule of law and preventing the Arab administration from using legal pressure and disinformation to delegitimize Jewish land ownership. As Political Islam continues to leverage Western concepts of religious freedom to build its political and military infrastructure-often using mosques as military bases for ideological and physical warfare-Israel's firm assertion of its legal and historical rights serves as a vital defense for Western democratic values.