Lieberman Identifies Israel's West Bank Dilemma, Offers No Solution

Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, has correctly identified a shrinking window for Israel to shape its future in Judea and Samaria, warning that inaction could lead to others deciding its fate. He argues that the Palestinian Authority is not a peace partner but a dangerous entity actively working towards Israel's destruction through terror support, incitement, denial of Jewish historical ties to the land, seizure of Area C, and a diplomatic campaign to delegitimize Israel and establish a Palestinian state.

Recent international developments, including Spain, Britain, Canada, and Australia recognizing "Palestine," a Dutch ban on products from Israeli settlements, and a US bill proposing sanctions on West Bank construction, underscore this growing threat. Lieberman likens this trend to the Iranian threat, emphasizing that time is running out for Israel.

While acknowledging necessary security and settlement actions in Judea and Samaria over the past two years, the article contends they are insufficient. It advocates for a political move to annul the Oslo Accords and annex not only Area C, as Lieberman suggests, but also open areas within A and B, citing the strategic depth gained as crucial for Israeli security post-October 7.

Lieberman's proposal that Jordan assume security and administrative responsibility for Areas A and B, due to the PA being a "terror organization," has drawn criticism from Prime Minister Netanyahu. The article, however, argues that dividing the West Bank into A, B, and C is artificial, as all actors view it as a single territorial unit. Instead of introducing more armed forces, Israel must dismantle the PA's "terror army."

Ultimately, the article suggests that while Jordan might offer a long-term solution for Palestinian civilian status, only Israel can exist between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea. It calls on right-wing parties to heed Lieberman's warning and develop a practical plan for the post-Abbas era, replacing the Oslo framework with a new political arrangement ensuring Israel's security.