Land Grabs by Palestinians
We read in the international press the complaints against Israel for demolishing Arab homes, but little
background or context is ever given.
First, according to international treaties, in Judea and Samaria, the land is divided in areas "A", "B" and C". Let's just read for a moment what these area actually are.
Definition of Land Areas
Area 'A': Full Palestinian control; mainly urban areas (cities and towns)
17.2% of total area, 55% of Palestinian population
Area 'B': Palestinian civil and Israeli security control; mainly populated rural areas
23.8% of area, 41% of the population
Area 'C': Full Israeli control; communities, community access roads, buffer zones (near communities, roads,
strategic areas and Israel) and almost all of the Jordan Valley
59% of area, 4% of population
Ownership of the Land in Judea and Samaria
There are 4 types of ownership:
Basically, the communities in Judea and Samaria have been established ONLY on State lands or privately owned
Jewish land.
However, the Palestinians are being encouraged by their leaders to move into area "C", albeit illegally. and then claim ownership.
This is a land grab, pure and simple.
The international media has accepted the Palestinian narrative about land ownership, but ignored the fact that in many cases this "ownership" is actually the occupation of land that does not belong to them and into which, even according to international law, they have come illegally.
A classic case is this video provided by Regavim.
background or context is ever given.
First, according to international treaties, in Judea and Samaria, the land is divided in areas "A", "B" and C". Let's just read for a moment what these area actually are.
Definition of Land Areas
Area 'A': Full Palestinian control; mainly urban areas (cities and towns)
17.2% of total area, 55% of Palestinian population
Area 'B': Palestinian civil and Israeli security control; mainly populated rural areas
23.8% of area, 41% of the population
Area 'C': Full Israeli control; communities, community access roads, buffer zones (near communities, roads,
strategic areas and Israel) and almost all of the Jordan Valley
59% of area, 4% of population
Ownership of the Land in Judea and Samaria
There are 4 types of ownership:
- State lands--35%
- Privately own Jewish land--5%
- Privately owned Arab lands--30%
- Undefined ownership--30%
Basically, the communities in Judea and Samaria have been established ONLY on State lands or privately owned
Jewish land.
However, the Palestinians are being encouraged by their leaders to move into area "C", albeit illegally. and then claim ownership.
This is a land grab, pure and simple.
The international media has accepted the Palestinian narrative about land ownership, but ignored the fact that in many cases this "ownership" is actually the occupation of land that does not belong to them and into which, even according to international law, they have come illegally.
A classic case is this video provided by Regavim.
