Source: peacenow

The Cabinet Decided to Build the Road that will Close the Heart of the West Bank to Palestinians

The Security Cabinet decided last night (29/3/25) to allocate NIS 335 million for the construction of a road between Elazariya and A-Za’im, known as the “Fabric of Life Road” or the “Sovereignty Road.” In practice, the construction of the road will create a separate road system for Israelis and Palestinians (an apartheid road), which will allow Israel to close off a vast area in the heart of the West Bank to Palestinians by diverting Palestinian traffic to a special bypass, and to annex the entire Ma’ale Adumim area to Israel and build the E1 plan.

The Year of Annexation and Expulsion: Summary of Settlement Activity in 2024

The year 2024 is characterized by a policy of reducing Palestinian space in Areas C and B and expanding Israeli presence in these areas. In fact, this year marks the most significant reduction in Palestinian presence and rights in the West Bank, with an unprecedented weakening of law enforcement against settlers regarding construction violations and violence against Palestinians.