Israeli Ministers Clash Over West Bank Governance Proposals
Interior Minister Aryeh Deri of the Shas party sharply criticized remarks made by Yisrael Beiteinu party leader Avigdor Lieberman, who suggested an understanding with Jordan for the administration of Areas B and C in the West Bank, including security and administrative responsibility. Deri accused Lieberman of forgetting what it means to be right-wing, drawing a parallel between Lieberman's proposal and the 2005 Gaza disengagement, which he called a "disaster." Deri stated, "Sharon brought the disaster of the disengagement upon us from Gaza, and now Lieberman is proposing disengagement 2 in Judea and Samaria."
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir of the Otzma Yehudit party also condemned Lieberman's statements. Ben-Gvir asserted that Lieberman was mistaken, emphasizing that "Judea and Samaria is not a delivery that can be transferred to Jordan. It's not Wolt. These are homeland territories." Ben-Gvir's remarks highlight a significant ideological rift within the Israeli political right regarding the future status and administration of the West Bank.
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