Right-Wing Missed Historic Chance for Sovereignty in West Bank
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The Sovereignty Movement criticizes the Israeli government for missing a historic chance to apply sovereignty to Judea and Samaria, focusing instead on settlement expansion. Leaders Judith Katzover and Nadia Matar argue this de facto approach leaves gains vulnerable and creates a political vacuum exploited internationally. They believe a decisive political move is needed to secure Israel's future and governance, both in the territories and within the Green Line.
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- The Sovereignty Movement claims the government missed a historic chance to apply sovereignty to Judea and Samaria.
- Focusing on settlement expansion instead of a political decision leaves gains vulnerable, leaders say.
- Hesitation to assert sovereignty creates a political vacuum exploited by international actors, the movement argues.
- The movement criticizes the government for failing to address the Arab population's status and demographic implications.
- Leaders Judith Katzover and Nadia Matar vow to continue advocating for sovereignty across all of Israel's territories.
The current Israeli government, despite achieving significant progress in settlement expansion and infrastructure development in Judea and Samaria, has missed a historic opportunity to formally apply Israeli sovereignty to these territories. According to the Sovereignty Movement, led by Judith Katzover and Nadia Matar, the government's focus on de facto achievements like building new settlements and outposts, rather than a decisive political move, leaves these gains vulnerable to reversal. The movement argues that without a clear declaration of sovereignty, Israel's control and governance are undermined not only in Judea and Samaria but also in areas within the Green Line, such as the Negev, Galilee, Lod, Jaffa, and Acre.
The article asserts that Israel's hesitation to assert sovereignty creates a political vacuum that international actors exploit to promote the recognition of a Palestinian state. This indecision, it claims, emboldens those seeking to challenge Israeli sovereignty domestically and internationally, leading to increased demands for autonomy in the Galilee and Negev and strengthening the international push for a Palestinian state. The recent increase in representation for Arab parties that reject Israel as a Jewish nation-state, reaching 19 Knesset seats, is cited as evidence of a growing political awakening among Arabs with separate national aspirations.
The Sovereignty Movement acknowledges its own shortcomings in effectively conveying the importance of applying sovereignty to decision-makers and even some settlers. They contend that the long-held belief that continuous settlement expansion will secure the land's future is flawed, citing instances of flourishing settlements being evacuated and land being ceded despite decades of development. The movement stresses that de facto sovereignty through settlement is insufficient; de jure sovereignty is essential.
Furthermore, the article posits that the fear of addressing the status of the Arab population and the demographic implications has paralyzed politicians, preventing them from making the necessary political decision. This avoidance, however, has not resolved the underlying issues, leaving the Arab population, questions, and challenges unresolved, but without the anchor of Israeli sovereignty. The movement plans to continue its efforts to achieve sovereignty across all parts of the land, emphasizing that education about national identity and the right to the land is crucial for fostering a sovereign consciousness.
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