Lieberman Proposes Jordan Administer Palestinian Civilian Life in West Bank

Avigdor Lieberman, head of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, has unveiled a political plan for Judea and Samaria that would transfer civilian administration of Palestinians to Jordan. According to the proposal, Jordan would be responsible for public order through its police forces and manage the daily lives of Palestinians in Areas A and B, while Israel would maintain territorial integrity and overall security. Lieberman stated that "if we do not define the end goal and take the initiative, our future will be determined by others."

Lieberman outlined three existing approaches to Judea and Samaria: one, favored by Ben-Gvir, Smotrich, and "Hilltop Youth," involves extending Israeli sovereignty over the entire territory and Gaza, creating a binational state, and assuming responsibility for Palestinian daily life. A second, proposed by Yair Golan, advocates returning to the 1967 borders and establishing a Palestinian state. The third, attributed to Netanyahu, suggests continuing a policy of containment for approximately 2.5 years until the United States imposes a Palestinian state on Israel.

Lieberman's proposed fourth option involves dissolving the Palestinian Authority and canceling the Oslo Accords. He stated the goal is to "restore security to the residents of the State of Israel and eliminate the threat of invasion of Jewish settlements in Judea and Samaria in the style of October 7." The plan aims to prevent a power vacuum after a change in the Palestinian Authority that Hamas or Islamic Jihad could exploit, and to avert the creation of an internationally recognized Palestinian state.

Lieberman acknowledged that while relations with Jordan are tense, security coordination remains stable and close, emphasizing the importance of their shared border for regional security. He noted that the plan requires Jordan's consent, which the Hashemite Kingdom has not yet officially given. Lieberman also suggested treating Gaza and Judea and Samaria as separate entities, with Gaza requiring the complete destruction of Hamas by the IDF, followed by external administration.

"The plan I presented is not just a wishful thought. It is based on years of knowledge of the region and relevant parties with whom I have spoken, and I am convinced that it can be implemented," Lieberman concluded, expressing belief in achieving a better future through initiative and political courage.