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Smotrich Secures Official Status for West Bank Settlement Administration Ahead of Elections

Bezalel Smotrich has formalized the West Bank Settlement Administration within Israel's Defense Ministry, securing its operation beyond upcoming elections and extending key leadership terms.

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What happened

01Bezalel Smotrich formalizes West Bank Settlement Administration as an official Defense Ministry body.
02The administration will continue operating after upcoming elections with extended leadership terms.
03Move aims to secure settlement policy gains against potential future government reversals.
04No replacement yet named for Civil Administration head, critical for future direction.
05Decision made with Defense Ministry and Civil Service Commission coordination.
06Seen as advancing "de facto" Israeli sovereignty in the West Bank.

This move aims to solidify settlement policies amid fears a future government might reverse recent changes, marking a step toward "de facto" sovereignty in the West Bank.

Translated and summarized by baba from Ynet, the latest report. Read Ynet’s original