Inside Israel's plan to turn West Bank land into state property'

"Israel approves West Bank land claims unless Palestinians prove ownership, sparking annexation' accusations. The Israeli government has approved a plan to claim large areas of the occupied West Bank as state property if Palestinians cannot prove ownership, prompting regional outcry and accusations of de facto annexation. The move forces Palestinians to navigate complex legal hurdles after decades of occupation and displacement, amid continued Jewish settlement expansion."

"In this episode: Nida Ibrahim (@nida_journo), Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by Noor Wazwaz and Melanie Marich, with Tamara Khandaker, Marcos Bartolome, Maya Hamadeh, Tuleen Barakat, and our guest host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Sari el-Khalili. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhemm. Alexandra Locke is The Take's executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio."

The Israeli government approved a plan to declare extensive areas of the occupied West Bank state property when Palestinians cannot prove legal ownership. The policy requires Palestinians to meet complex evidentiary standards after decades of occupation and displacement. The measure has prompted regional outcry and accusations of de facto annexation. The policy is likely to accelerate Jewish settlement expansion and reduce Palestinian land claims through administrative and legal mechanisms. Palestinians will face increased legal hurdles, possible loss of homes and agricultural land, and heightened displacement risks. The long-term effect could further entrench Israeli control and complicate prospects for a negotiated two-state solution.

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