'Israel' plans to expand Jerusalem beyond 1967 borders
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- 'Israel' government drafts plan to extend Jerusalem’s municipal boundaries.
- Expansion includes linking Adam settlement in central West Bank to the city.
The 'Israel' government has unveiled plans to expand the municipal boundaries of Jerusalem beyond the pre-1967 lines, according to Ynet. The move marks a significant step in the ongoing settlement and annexation policy in the West Bank.
Linking settlements to the capital
The plan specifically targets the Adam settlement in central West Bank, aiming to integrate it into Jerusalem’s municipal framework. Officials say the project would physically connect the settlement to the city, effectively extending Jerusalem’s jurisdiction into occupied territories.
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Controversy and implications
The expansion is expected to ignite international criticism, as it violates previous agreements and could further complicate peace efforts. Analysts warn that the move consolidates 'Israel’s' control over occupied Palestinian land and may undermine prospects for a two-state solution.
Local Palestinian leaders have condemned the plan as another step in the long-standing policy of settlement expansion and de facto annexation.
