Apparent majority for Jordan Valley Sovereignty vote

[rylah]

Mahmud Abbas has claimed that he may decide to withdraw from the agreements with Israel signed in 1990s, in the wake of announcements of the possible annexation.

Many experts and diplomats think this threat won't come true, though. They claim such a move will mean the end of the project 'two states for two nations'.

Article on Russian.

Президент Палестины готов вернуться в прошлое

Махмуд Аббас намерен выйти из соглашений с Израилем

www.kommersant.ru

It would be good if he actually did this. In the short term, it would mean negative consequences for Israel (first of all, the security ones). But in a long term perspective, it would play in Israel's favor.

He won't.
Because that agreement created his position.
Any authority in the land comes from the sovereign decision of Israel.

To dissolve the PA is our responsibility.

 

[rylah]

A meme going around in the Arab media saying:

"Of course, clearly the security coordination is going to stop,
didn't he already say so 11 times in the past?"

 

[ESay]

Mahmud Abbas has claimed that he may decide to withdraw from the agreements with Israel signed in 1990s, in the wake of announcements of the possible annexation.

Many experts and diplomats think this threat won't come true, though. They claim such a move will mean the end of the project 'two states for two nations'.

Article on Russian.

Президент Палестины готов вернуться в прошлое

Махмуд Аббас намерен выйти из соглашений с Израилем

www.kommersant.ru

It would be good if he actually did this. In the short term, it would mean negative consequences for Israel (first of all, the security ones). But in a long term perspective, it would play in Israel's favor.

He won't.
Because that agreement created his position.
Any authority in the land comes from the sovereign decision of Israel.

To dissolve the PA is our responsibility.

Yeah, he is bluffing.

Do you have some ideas how you can dissolve it? And what will you do with significantly increased Arab population?

 

[rylah]

Mahmud Abbas has claimed that he may decide to withdraw from the agreements with Israel signed in 1990s, in the wake of announcements of the possible annexation.

Many experts and diplomats think this threat won't come true, though. They claim such a move will mean the end of the project 'two states for two nations'.

Article on Russian.

Президент Палестины готов вернуться в прошлое

Махмуд Аббас намерен выйти из соглашений с Израилем

www.kommersant.ru

It would be good if he actually did this. In the short term, it would mean negative consequences for Israel (first of all, the security ones). But in a long term perspective, it would play in Israel's favor.

He won't.
Because that agreement created his position.
Any authority in the land comes from the sovereign decision of Israel.

To dissolve the PA is our responsibility.

Yeah, he is bluffing.

Do you have some ideas how you can dissolve it? And what will you do with significantly increased Arab population?

We have time, this is the middle east.

If we were to do it today, the relation would be roughly 60-40, a Jewish majority.
The Jewish birth rate already over-passed that of Arabs, the trend of the whole Arab world.

 

[ESay]

Mahmud Abbas has claimed that he may decide to withdraw from the agreements with Israel signed in 1990s, in the wake of announcements of the possible annexation.

Many experts and diplomats think this threat won't come true, though. They claim such a move will mean the end of the project 'two states for two nations'.

Article on Russian.

Президент Палестины готов вернуться в прошлое

Махмуд Аббас намерен выйти из соглашений с Израилем

www.kommersant.ru

It would be good if he actually did this. In the short term, it would mean negative consequences for Israel (first of all, the security ones). But in a long term perspective, it would play in Israel's favor.

He won't.
Because that agreement created his position.
Any authority in the land comes from the sovereign decision of Israel.

To dissolve the PA is our responsibility.

Yeah, he is bluffing.

Do you have some ideas how you can dissolve it? And what will you do with significantly increased Arab population?

We have time, this is the middle east.

If we were to do it today, the relation would be roughly 60-40, a Jewish majority.
The Jewish birth rate already over-passed that of Arabs, the trend of the whole Arab world.

Also, in order to do that, Israel should have some international support. It may well be that due to demographic changes the US will lean to the left by
that time.

 

[rylah]

Mahmud Abbas has claimed that he may decide to withdraw from the agreements with Israel signed in 1990s, in the wake of announcements of the possible annexation.

Many experts and diplomats think this threat won't come true, though. They claim such a move will mean the end of the project 'two states for two nations'.

Article on Russian.

Президент Палестины готов вернуться в прошлое

Махмуд Аббас намерен выйти из соглашений с Израилем

www.kommersant.ru

It would be good if he actually did this. In the short term, it would mean negative consequences for Israel (first of all, the security ones). But in a long term perspective, it would play in Israel's favor.

He won't.
Because that agreement created his position.
Any authority in the land comes from the sovereign decision of Israel.

To dissolve the PA is our responsibility.

Yeah, he is bluffing.

Do you have some ideas how you can dissolve it? And what will you do with significantly increased Arab population?

We have time, this is the middle east.

If we were to do it today, the relation would be roughly 60-40, a Jewish majority.
The Jewish birth rate already over-passed that of Arabs, the trend of the whole Arab world.

Also, in order to do that, Israel should have some international support. It may well be that due to demographic changes the US will lean to the left by
that time.

It's nice to have friendly support,
but my sovereignty is my responsibility.
One has to be prepared to do what is correct even if alone.

The US didn't much support us until 20 years into independence.
We were boycotted from the get go, living by rationed coupons.
I'm not saying this is preferable, but we had much worse conditions when much weaker,
and that at the end of the day, we anyway have no one but the One above to rely upon.

 

[ESay]

Mahmud Abbas has claimed that he may decide to withdraw from the agreements with Israel signed in 1990s, in the wake of announcements of the possible annexation.

Many experts and diplomats think this threat won't come true, though. They claim such a move will mean the end of the project 'two states for two nations'.

Article on Russian.

Президент Палестины готов вернуться в прошлое

Махмуд Аббас намерен выйти из соглашений с Израилем

www.kommersant.ru

It would be good if he actually did this. In the short term, it would mean negative consequences for Israel (first of all, the security ones). But in a long term perspective, it would play in Israel's favor.

He won't.
Because that agreement created his position.
Any authority in the land comes from the sovereign decision of Israel.

To dissolve the PA is our responsibility.

Yeah, he is bluffing.

Do you have some ideas how you can dissolve it? And what will you do with significantly increased Arab population?

We have time, this is the middle east.

If we were to do it today, the relation would be roughly 60-40, a Jewish majority.
The Jewish birth rate already over-passed that of Arabs, the trend of the whole Arab world.

I want to add to this comment.

Significant share in this increasing is from so called ultra-orthodox communities, I suppose. And their share will be widening as time passing by.

Their stance to Israel as a state is disrespectful. Will they change their mind?

 

[rylah]

Mahmud Abbas has claimed that he may decide to withdraw from the agreements with Israel signed in 1990s, in the wake of announcements of the possible annexation.

Many experts and diplomats think this threat won't come true, though. They claim such a move will mean the end of the project 'two states for two nations'.

Article on Russian.

Президент Палестины готов вернуться в прошлое

Махмуд Аббас намерен выйти из соглашений с Израилем

www.kommersant.ru

It would be good if he actually did this. In the short term, it would mean negative consequences for Israel (first of all, the security ones). But in a long term perspective, it would play in Israel's favor.

He won't.
Because that agreement created his position.
Any authority in the land comes from the sovereign decision of Israel.

To dissolve the PA is our responsibility.

Yeah, he is bluffing.

Do you have some ideas how you can dissolve it? And what will you do with significantly increased Arab population?

We have time, this is the middle east.

If we were to do it today, the relation would be roughly 60-40, a Jewish majority.
The Jewish birth rate already over-passed that of Arabs, the trend of the whole Arab world.

I want to add to this comment.

Significant share in this increasing is from so called ultra-orthodox communities, I suppose. And their share will be widening as time passing by.

Their stance to Israel as a state is disrespectful. Will they change their mind?

Yes, in less than a generation every 3rd Israeli, is an orthodox.

There's a lot to be said on the subject, and there's a lot of mess created by the media who look for headlines from the noisy fringes than representing reality of a community which they find hard time to identify with ideologically. As in the US, the media in Israel is leaning left, and with it all the typical misconceptions.

But instead of going into detail, I'll just point to one fact - the biggest party in the Israeli parliament after the Arab list and Likud-Blue and White, are the orthodox parties.
Respect, disrespect, but in reality Rabbi Litzman is from the largest Hassidic court in Israel, and Rabbi Der'ee is representing the Sephardic court, to which belongs majority of Israelis.

The tradition on the orthodox street is to protest on high notes and write Pashkevilim (public adds and announcements) with such expressions, that each seems to declare the end of the world. That's how the medium works - to get attention. But those who protest the most, and seem most ideologically opposed, also happen to invest the most in the country.

Look at Satmer, they gather thousands in protest of Israel on Times Square, but between the protests, the Rabbi is visiting Israel, investing in the country, and accommodated with most love and respect.

 

[ESay]

Mahmud Abbas has claimed that he may decide to withdraw from the agreements with Israel signed in 1990s, in the wake of announcements of the possible annexation.

Many experts and diplomats think this threat won't come true, though. They claim such a move will mean the end of the project 'two states for two nations'.

Article on Russian.

Президент Палестины готов вернуться в прошлое

Махмуд Аббас намерен выйти из соглашений с Израилем

www.kommersant.ru

It would be good if he actually did this. In the short term, it would mean negative consequences for Israel (first of all, the security ones). But in a long term perspective, it would play in Israel's favor.

He won't.
Because that agreement created his position.
Any authority in the land comes from the sovereign decision of Israel.

To dissolve the PA is our responsibility.

Yeah, he is bluffing.

Do you have some ideas how you can dissolve it? And what will you do with significantly increased Arab population?

We have time, this is the middle east.

If we were to do it today, the relation would be roughly 60-40, a Jewish majority.
The Jewish birth rate already over-passed that of Arabs, the trend of the whole Arab world.

I want to add to this comment.

Significant share in this increasing is from so called ultra-orthodox communities, I suppose. And their share will be widening as time passing by.

Their stance to Israel as a state is disrespectful. Will they change their mind?

Yes, in less than a generation every 3rd Israeli, is an orthodox.

There's a lot to be said on the subject, and there's a lot of mess created by the media who look for headlines from the noisy fringes than representing reality of a community which they find hard time to identify with ideologically. As in the US, the media in Israel is leaning left, and with it all the typical misconceptions.

But instead of going into detail, I'll just point to one fact - the biggest party in the Israeli parliament after the Arab list and Likud-Blue and White, are the orthodox parties.
Respect, disrespect, but in reality Rabbi Litzman is from the largest Hassidic court in Israel, and Rabbi Der'ee is representing the Sephardic court, to which belongs majority of Israelis.

The tradition on the orthodox street is to protest on high notes and write Pashkevilim (public adds and announcements) with such expressions, that each seems to declare the end of the world. That's how the medium works - to get attention. But those who protest the most, and seem most ideologically opposed, also happen to invest the most in the country.

Look at Satmer, they gather thousands in protest of Israel on Times Square, but between the protests, the Rabbi is visiting Israel, investing in the country, and accommodated with most love and respect.

Ok, but to support the state, especially in a hostile environment, they will need to be like 'common' citizens. Being engaged in economical life, including all kinds of jobs, paying taxes. Supporting the state, not expecting to get from it more than you can give. Serving in the military and police. Etc.

 

[rylah]

Mahmud Abbas has claimed that he may decide to withdraw from the agreements with Israel signed in 1990s, in the wake of announcements of the possible annexation.

Many experts and diplomats think this threat won't come true, though. They claim such a move will mean the end of the project 'two states for two nations'.

Article on Russian.

Президент Палестины готов вернуться в прошлое

Махмуд Аббас намерен выйти из соглашений с Израилем

www.kommersant.ru

It would be good if he actually did this. In the short term, it would mean negative consequences for Israel (first of all, the security ones). But in a long term perspective, it would play in Israel's favor.

He won't.
Because that agreement created his position.
Any authority in the land comes from the sovereign decision of Israel.

To dissolve the PA is our responsibility.

Yeah, he is bluffing.

Do you have some ideas how you can dissolve it? And what will you do with significantly increased Arab population?

We have time, this is the middle east.

If we were to do it today, the relation would be roughly 60-40, a Jewish majority.
The Jewish birth rate already over-passed that of Arabs, the trend of the whole Arab world.

I want to add to this comment.

Significant share in this increasing is from so called ultra-orthodox communities, I suppose. And their share will be widening as time passing by.

Their stance to Israel as a state is disrespectful. Will they change their mind?

Yes, in less than a generation every 3rd Israeli, is an orthodox.

There's a lot to be said on the subject, and there's a lot of mess created by the media who look for headlines from the noisy fringes than representing reality of a community which they find hard time to identify with ideologically. As in the US, the media in Israel is leaning left, and with it all the typical misconceptions.

But instead of going into detail, I'll just point to one fact - the biggest party in the Israeli parliament after the Arab list and Likud-Blue and White, are the orthodox parties.
Respect, disrespect, but in reality Rabbi Litzman is from the largest Hassidic court in Israel, and Rabbi Der'ee is representing the Sephardic court, to which belongs majority of Israelis.

The tradition on the orthodox street is to protest on high notes and write Pashkevilim (public adds and announcements) with such expressions, that each seems to declare the end of the world. That's how the medium works - to get attention. But those who protest the most, and seem most ideologically opposed, also happen to invest the most in the country.

Look at Satmer, they gather thousands in protest of Israel on Times Square, but between the protests, the Rabbi is visiting Israel, investing in the country, and accommodated with most love and respect.

Ok, but to support the state, especially in a hostile environment, they will need to be like 'common' citizens. Being engaged in economical life, including all kinds of jobs, paying taxes. Supporting the state, not expecting to get from it more than you can give. Serving in the military and police. Etc.

This is a common stigma.
But the Haredi community is no less common than the rest.
Their employment rate is 57%, among the rest is 67%. Dealing with every job on the market, and in practice, having large families end up paying more taxes. Ironically this whole stigma regarding "receiving more than giving" is based on a fringe group that refuses to accept a single penny from the state. And as far as I know the Yeshiva boys fought and dug trenches in Jerusalem side by side with everyone else, including Israel's Chief Rabbi, on Shabbat.

Who did you think built the first modern Israeli cities?

 

[rylah]

‘The Last Straw’: Palestinians Take to the Streets, Protesting PA Leadership

Palestinian Arabs took to the streets in protest against their leaders on Friday and Saturday as martial law was declared by Palestinian Authority (PA) Prime Minister Dr. Mohammad Shtayyeh. All mosques and businesses have been ordered closed between Friday and Monday for the Eid al-Fitr holiday; no cars are allowed on the roads, and people are not permitted to leave their homes.

The reason given for the closure: Residents of the PA who work in Israel returned to their homes for the holiday and they brought the coronavirus back with them.

“This was the last straw,” said Waheed Tahan of Jerusalem. Mohammad Massad, leader of the Palestinian Workers’ Organization (PWO), was adamant when he said, “Nobody believes them.”

The Coronavirus pandemic was a turning point for the Palestinian Arab people, according to Massad, as it demonstrated the huge difference between the behavior of the PA and that of Israel. He lamented that people are starving in their homes.

While businesses are closed and there is no work, the PA leadership has not been passing on to the residents any of the international human aid sent to provide relief to the people, Massad said. Instead, it goes into the leaders’ own pockets.

Furthermore, social benefits paid out by Israel to those who work in the country are not going into the employees’ personal bank accounts but into those of the PA leadership. This was the trigger for the recent establishment of the PWO that has, to date, acquired a membership numbering 42,000.

The PWO filed a petition with the Supreme Court last week asking Israel not to lend 800 million shekels to the PA because the residents will not see any of it.

On May 12, Israel’s Kan TV channel reported on the change of heart toward Israel on the part of Arabs in eastern Jerusalem. Before the Corona pandemic, explained eastern Jerusalem resident and social activist Daoud Siam, Jerusalem municipal inspectors would enter the city to give out fines or destroy illegal construction, but now they are handing out food to hungry residents. He told Kan News:

“When Israel comes to distribute [food], you see, what do those who steal the money say? ‘It’s poison. Do not accept [anything] from them. Don’t let them buy you with a bag of groceries.’… The PA didn’t get 800 million shekels? Why should I not get [food]?”

More recently, the PA refused to accept humanitarian aid shipped from the United Arab Emirates because it arrived via Israel’s Ben-Gurion International Airport. Palestinian government sources argued that this was a cover for normalization of relationships with Israel and that the PA refuses to serve as a bridge for that UAE-Israel ties.

'The Last Straw': Palestinians Take to the Streets, Protesting PA Leadership | United with Israel

Mohammad Massad, leader of the Palestinian Workers’ Organization, was adamant when he said 'nobody believes' the PA leaders.

unitedwithisrael.org

 

[ESay]

Mahmud Abbas has claimed that he may decide to withdraw from the agreements with Israel signed in 1990s, in the wake of announcements of the possible annexation.

Many experts and diplomats think this threat won't come true, though. They claim such a move will mean the end of the project 'two states for two nations'.

Article on Russian.

Президент Палестины готов вернуться в прошлое

Махмуд Аббас намерен выйти из соглашений с Израилем

www.kommersant.ru

It would be good if he actually did this. In the short term, it would mean negative consequences for Israel (first of all, the security ones). But in a long term perspective, it would play in Israel's favor.

He won't.
Because that agreement created his position.
Any authority in the land comes from the sovereign decision of Israel.

To dissolve the PA is our responsibility.

Yeah, he is bluffing.

Do you have some ideas how you can dissolve it? And what will you do with significantly increased Arab population?

We have time, this is the middle east.

If we were to do it today, the relation would be roughly 60-40, a Jewish majority.
The Jewish birth rate already over-passed that of Arabs, the trend of the whole Arab world.

I want to add to this comment.

Significant share in this increasing is from so called ultra-orthodox communities, I suppose. And their share will be widening as time passing by.

Their stance to Israel as a state is disrespectful. Will they change their mind?

Yes, in less than a generation every 3rd Israeli, is an orthodox.

There's a lot to be said on the subject, and there's a lot of mess created by the media who look for headlines from the noisy fringes than representing reality of a community which they find hard time to identify with ideologically. As in the US, the media in Israel is leaning left, and with it all the typical misconceptions.

But instead of going into detail, I'll just point to one fact - the biggest party in the Israeli parliament after the Arab list and Likud-Blue and White, are the orthodox parties.
Respect, disrespect, but in reality Rabbi Litzman is from the largest Hassidic court in Israel, and Rabbi Der'ee is representing the Sephardic court, to which belongs majority of Israelis.

The tradition on the orthodox street is to protest on high notes and write Pashkevilim (public adds and announcements) with such expressions, that each seems to declare the end of the world. That's how the medium works - to get attention. But those who protest the most, and seem most ideologically opposed, also happen to invest the most in the country.

Look at Satmer, they gather thousands in protest of Israel on Times Square, but between the protests, the Rabbi is visiting Israel, investing in the country, and accommodated with most love and respect.

Ok, but to support the state, especially in a hostile environment, they will need to be like 'common' citizens. Being engaged in economical life, including all kinds of jobs, paying taxes. Supporting the state, not expecting to get from it more than you can give. Serving in the military and police. Etc.

This is a common stigma.
But the Haredi community is no less common than the rest.
Their employment rate is 57%, among the rest is 67%. Dealing with every job on the market, and in practice, having large families end up paying more taxes. Ironically this whole stigma regarding "receiving more than giving" is based on a fringe group that refuses to accept a single penny from the state. And as far as I know the Yeshiva boys fought and dug trenches in Jerusalem side by side with everyone else, including Israel's Chief Rabbi, on Shabbat.

Who did you think built the first modern Israeli cities?

Well, I have to admit that my point of view is based on mass media, yes. And according to this, so called ultra-Orthodoxes cause more troubles offering not so much in return.

About your question. I would have said it was secular Jews.

 

[DOTR]

‘Within Weeks’ US Could Recognize Israeli Sovereignty in Judea and Samaria, Says US Ambassador

Ambassador David Friedman emphasized that Washington does not plan to impose any new conditions on the move.

The United States is ready to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Jordan Valley and Israeli settlements in Judea and Samaria in the coming weeks, U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman said on Tuesday.

In a special interview with Israel Hayom on the occasion of the two-year anniversary of the relocation of the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, Friedman explained that several processes must be completed prior to this move, the timetable for which he said depended mainly on Israel. He emphasized that Washington does not plan to impose any new conditions for the move.

According to the ambassador, when the process of mapping the area is completed, the Israeli government agrees to halt settlement construction in the part of Area C that will be excluded from the annexation plan and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agrees to negotiate with the Palestinians on the basis of the Trump administration’s Middle East peace plan—which he already has—the United States will recognize Israel’s sovereignty in areas outlined in the plan.

Friedman stressed that the key element is that Israel has to be the one to make the move. It’s not the United States that is declaring sovereignty but the Israeli government, he said, and once it does the United States is ready to recognize it.

The ambassador added that places like Beit El and Hebron are the historical heart of Judea and Samaria, noting that many Israelis have told him they have no interest in handing them over to the Palestinians as part of a peace agreement.

'Within Weeks' US Could Recognize Israeli Sovereignty in Judea and Samaria, Says US Ambassador | United with Israel

Ambassador David Friedman emphasized that Washington does not plan to impose any new conditions on the move.

unitedwithisrael.org

President Trump will stand with Israel on this. And Jerusalem will always be its capital. Its is the left in this country that will continue the attacks on Israel.

 

[rylah]

‘Within Weeks’ US Could Recognize Israeli Sovereignty in Judea and Samaria, Says US Ambassador

Ambassador David Friedman emphasized that Washington does not plan to impose any new conditions on the move.

The United States is ready to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Jordan Valley and Israeli settlements in Judea and Samaria in the coming weeks, U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman said on Tuesday.

In a special interview with Israel Hayom on the occasion of the two-year anniversary of the relocation of the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, Friedman explained that several processes must be completed prior to this move, the timetable for which he said depended mainly on Israel. He emphasized that Washington does not plan to impose any new conditions for the move.

According to the ambassador, when the process of mapping the area is completed, the Israeli government agrees to halt settlement construction in the part of Area C that will be excluded from the annexation plan and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agrees to negotiate with the Palestinians on the basis of the Trump administration’s Middle East peace plan—which he already has—the United States will recognize Israel’s sovereignty in areas outlined in the plan.

Friedman stressed that the key element is that Israel has to be the one to make the move. It’s not the United States that is declaring sovereignty but the Israeli government, he said, and once it does the United States is ready to recognize it.

The ambassador added that places like Beit El and Hebron are the historical heart of Judea and Samaria, noting that many Israelis have told him they have no interest in handing them over to the Palestinians as part of a peace agreement.

'Within Weeks' US Could Recognize Israeli Sovereignty in Judea and Samaria, Says US Ambassador | United with Israel

Ambassador David Friedman emphasized that Washington does not plan to impose any new conditions on the move.

unitedwithisrael.org

President Trump will stand with Israel on this. And Jerusalem will always be its capital. Its is the left in this country that will continue the attacks on Israel.

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Thank You for the support,
I hope Trump sticks to what is right,
because he will be tested on this like no other.

At the end of the day, it's our sovereign decision,
if he still chooses to support Israel regarding the Jordan valley, that's great.

 

[rylah]

Samaria Council in campaign: "To apply sovereignty also without agreement of the American government"

Samaria Regional Council, which started an aggressive campaign this weekend calling on the prime minister to apply sovereignty without authorizing the establishment of a terrorist state in the heart of the country and without leaving communities behind as enclaves, this morning (Tuesday) shared a video on social networks.

"Unfortunately, the US government seems to be exerting pressure on the Israeli government to establish a terrorist state in the heart of the country, and to abandon the lives of tens of thousands of civilians in isolated communities. The demand for sovereignty is a moral and just demand, it has to be done with the agreement of the Americans or without the agreement of the Americans" they said in the council.

The video calls saying:

"Half a watermelon? Wonderful! Half a prime minister? Maybe. Half sovereignty? Really not!

• Not leaving isolated villages.
• Not freezing construction.
• Not establishing a terror state in the heart of the country.

Israel National News

 

[rylah]

25 Jewish Communities Face Death Sentence Under Trump’s Deal of the Century

Twenty-five Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria are not included in the area that Israel is expected to annex (or apply Israeli law to, depending on your linguistic preference) according to President Donald Trump’s peace plan, Reshet Bet radio reported Monday morning. The Trump map shows these 25 Jewish clusters as standing in the middle of a future Palestinian State-owned territories, surrounded by Arab communities – without connecting routes to Israel which do not run through hostile environments.

To be exact, these territories do not appear on the American map as enclaves of Israeli sovereignty in the middle of an envisioned Palestine, as in other cases – they are completely absent from the map.

These are communities such as Gilead Farm in Samaria and Asael in southern Mount Hebron, and neighborhoods on the hills adjacent to Yitzhar and Itamar. About 500 families live in the outposts which have been erased from the Trump peace map, and they have been demanding clarification from the Netanyahu-Gantz government: will they be included in Israel’s sovereignty map, or not? And if they are off the Israeli map, does this mean a future repeat of the 2005 Gush Katif forced evacuation?

President Trump originally stated that no Israelis or Palestinians would be evicted from their homes, but what is one to do when his home was erased from the map?

Representatives of the communities of Asael, Pnei Kedem, Givat Assaf and the Gilad Farm wrote the Prime Minister: “We are now watching the sword that is hoisted over our very existence. We seek a clarification of what should be taken for granted: that no settlement will be uprooted and no family will be evicted from their home.”

The Prime Minister met on Sunday with 11 heads of municipalities in Judea and Samaria and told them that all that’s being required of Israel is to give its consent in principle to negotiations of a future Palestinian state with the PA, not actually establishing such a state. In other words, let our grandchildren deal with it (when they aren’t busy paying up the billions in debt incurred by the Netanyahu-Gantz government during the coronavirus crisis, when no one was working but everyone still had to eat.

Netanyahu also told the settler leaders that what the Americans call a Palestinian state – we don’t call it that, Kan 11 News reported.

There was another zinger: Netanyahu told the settler leaders that the Americans have not yet given the green light to apply Israeli law to parts of Judea and Samaria, and it may well be that by the end of the process, Israeli law would be applied in more humble figures.

So, to summarize: 25 Jewish settlements will disappear, Israel will agree in principle to a future Palestinian state, and the promised sovereignty will be a lot more limited than we imagine.

It isn’t clear, by the way, whether Blue&White Chairman, Defense Minister and Alternate Prime Minister Benny Gantz supports the annexation/sovereignty, although he won’t be able to block it in an open Knesset vote – Netanyahu would be supported by Israel Beiteinu and Yamina, no matter how questionable the actual sovereignty would end up being. It’s now—as is often the case—up to Netanyahu.

25 Jewish Communities Face Death Sentence Under Trump’s Deal of the Century

Twenty-five Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria are not included in the area that Israel is expected to annex (or apply Israeli law to, depending on your linguistic preference) according to Presid

www.jewishpress.com

 

[rylah]

Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz: Israel 'not obligated' to back Palestinian state

A senior Israeli lawmaker suggested that Israel may only adopt parts of President Donald Trump’s Middle East peace plan, saying Israel would not be obliged to back the establishment of a Palestinian state, even if the US supports such a move.

Speaking with Radio 103FM Thursday, Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz (Likud) said the Trump administration’s Middle East peace plan was imperfect, but nevertheless is the best peace plan proposed thus far by a major power.

Steinitz also hinted that Israel wouldn’t necessarily adopt all of the Trump plan.

“The Trump plan, which may not be perfect – and we also don’t need to accept all of it as is if it were sacred – but it is the best peace plan for us that the US or the international community has ever put on the table: the best for us, and the most problematic for the Palestinians. So some people on the radical Left and also part of the Right that’s to the right of the Likud are against it.”

The minister went on to say that Israel would be able to pursue alterations to the plan, saying it “certainly is not” a “take it or leave it deal”.

“The issue of Palestinian statehood is a matter for negotiation and requires agreement from both sides. I don’t see anything happening with that in the foreseeable future, for a Palestinian state, because the Palestinians aren’t ready, and to be honest, they don’t really want it. Otherwise, it would have happened a long time ago.”

Nor is Israel obligated to back Palestinian statehood, even if the US supports it, Steinitz added.

“If the Americans will say that they’re still ready to consider or that they still support – if they even talk about a Palestinian state – that doesn’t obligate us. Just like, by the way, this [plan] doesn’t obligate the Palestinians to recognize annexation or applying sovereignty, it’s the Americans who are recognizing it. The Americans recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and moved the embassy, the Palestinians didn’t recognize it.”

Steinitz went on to say that Israel’s plan to apply sovereignty to some 30% of Judea and Samaria did not mean Israel is dropping its claims to the rest of the area.

“The fact that we’re talking about sovereignty in large parts of Judea and Samaria and the Jordan Valley doesn’t mean we’re giving up our claims to other large parts.”

Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz: Israel 'not obligated' to back Palestinian state

"Trump peace plan isn't a 'take it or leave it' deal", says Likud Minister. "It isn't perfect but its the best deal ever for Israel."

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Towards Sovereignty? 1500 worshipers in the tomb of Yehoshu'a Ben-Nun

For the first time since the Corona erupted: 1500 worshipers in the tomb of Yehoshu'a Ben-Nun. Yossi Dagan: "Drawing power from the first settler - to apply sovereignty to all its territories today"

1500 worshipers entered the village of Kfar Harath in Samaria tonight and visited the tomb of Yehoshu'a Ben-Nun and Calev Ben-Yephuneh. The big event was organized by the Samaria Regional Council of Holy Places and with the approval of all the security forces.

In fact, this is the first entry of Jews into the holy area since the outbreak of Corona The Samaria Regional Council says that all participants met the strict rules of the Ministry of Health. Employees of the Samaria Regional Council of Holy Places distributed face masks and disinfectants to worshipers.

Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council, who also visited the place together with Col. Yiftah Norkin, Brigadier General Ephraim, police officers, IDF soldiers and rabbis, said that the event was very exciting. The Health Ministry guidelines have been strictly adhered".

Dagan said that the ascension to the tomb of Yehoshua Ben-Nun was made on the eve of the "Shlah Lecha" weekly Torah portion, the spies affair, which Yehoshu'a was part of those spies with Calev Ben-Jephuneh and sought to re-settle the land for Israel's inheritance.

Yehoshu'a was the first to establish sovereignty in Israel, we came here to draw power from the first settler - to apply sovereignty to all its territories today"

לקראת ריבונות? 1,500 מתפללים בקבר יהושע בן נון

לראשונה מאז פרוץ הקורונה: 1500 מתפללים בקבר יהושע בן נון. יוסי דגן: "שואבים כוח ממנחיל הארץ הראשון - להחיל היום ריבונות על כל מרחביה"

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Poll: 68% of Israelis favour sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

In a recent survey conducted by the Maagar Mochot Institute for the Samaria Regional Council, 511 respondents representing a representative sample of the Jewish population in Israel surveyed found that 68% of the Jewish public (of those with an opinion) in the State of Israel favored sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

A clear majority of opinion holders (72%) believe the Israeli government should not agree to leave Jewish communities as enclaves within a "Palestinian" sovereign entity.

The survey also surprisingly reveals that there is almost complete support from the haredi public for sovereignty. 72% of Shas voters in the last elections voted to apply sovereignty, as did 62% of United Torah Judaism voters.

Sixty-four percent of Likud voters support sovereignty, as do 90% percent of Yamina voters and 62% of Yisrael Beyteinu voters. Even 14% of Labor-Gesher-Meretz favor sovereignty.

The Samaria Regional Council commissioned the survey to "examine trends in the Israeli public as part of the struggle it leads to apply sovereignty without recognizing a terror state and without leaving communities isolated."

"The survey proves what we've known all along," says Samaria Regional Council Yossi Dagan: "A clear majority of the Israeli public longs for sovereignty in Judea and Samaria and disapproves of Israeli and Netanyahu recognition of a terror state in the heart of the country. Most of the Israeli public opposes leaving communities abandoned in enclaves. I call on the Prime Minister to listen to the voice of the people as expressed in the poll and to apply sovereignty. This is an historic hour and historical steps must be taken. Listen to the voice of the people and the truth at this time."

This is the only survey to date that separately examines support for sovereignty on the one hand and support for a Palestinian state on the other, so its results are the most reliable.

One of the interesting results of the poll indicates a clear trend among Likud voters when it comes to applying sovereignty.

54% of Likud voters (with an opinion) in the last elections say they will not vote for Likud in the upcoming elections if the Prime Minister recognizes a Palestinian state.

Maagar Mochot polling institute head Professor Yitzhak Katz said "In all the questions we asked we found unequivocal and statistically significant support from a large majority of the public who oppose establishing a Palestinian state and supports applying Israeli sovereignty to the settlements in Judea and Samaria. A large majority opposes leaving Jewish communities as isolated enclaves. These positions are joined by very large sections of the Israeli public who voted for various parties in the last elections."

68% of public favor sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

Clear majority believes Israeli government should not agree to leave Jewish communities as enclaves.

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Applying Sovereignty In Action - Judea Samaria connected to national water system

The national water company, Mekorot, inaugurated a new water line connecting the Judea and Samaria area to the national water system.

The new line exits Alfei Menashe and reaches the area of Elkana. In addition, the company inaugurated a new and sophisticated pumping station in the Barkan industrial area, which will be able to transfer the water eastward to eastern Samaria and back mountain villages.

The line and the station add 6,000 cubic meters of water a day from the national water system to residents and agriculture along the Samaria Crossing and Gav Hahar.

Inauguration of the new line took place in a wooded forest under the status of Minister of Water Resources MK Ze'ev Elkin, Director General of the Ministry of Water Resources Hezi Lipshitz, Mayor of Ariel Eli Shabiro, Head of Samaria Regional Council Yossi Dagan, Heads of Local Authorities in Judea and Samaria Mordechai, CEO of Mekorot Eli Cohen, CEO of SHAK Mekorot Mekorot, Amit Lang, representatives of the Civil Administration and more.

The head of the Samaria Regional Council, Dagan said that "connecting the water infrastructure in the Judea and Samaria to the national water system constitutes the application of de facto sovereignty. We took another important step to be part of the State of Israel and not a stepson. If there used to be detachments and tankers, today we are going in a systematic way and connecting the water infrastructure in the Judea and Samaria to the national water system.

'' For the past two years drilling has been carried out: Ariel 1, Shibtin, Kedumim 1, soon Barkan and now this connection. Samaria is the first place in the country to grow, and we are preparing the infrastructure to fulfill the vision: a million residents in Judea and Samaria.

The operation of the new line is part of implementing a master plan for the development of water infrastructure in Judea and Samaria, to strengthen the long-term sustainability and reliability of water supply, in line with the growing water demand of agricultural settlement in the region.

Under the approved plans, the Cross-Samaria Plant will be the main source of water for existing mountain backwaters in the region and is planned to supply approximately 25.5 million cubic meters of water a year and 105.5 thousand meters of water per day on record.

The plant's water supply route will begin on the National Carrier and pass through the Samaria Crossing Road to Kfar Tapuah. A water line is planned west of Oranit, connecting north and south of the Trans-Samaria axis with the Neve Yamin - Kedumim water plant.

In addition, the "Northern Gav HaHar" plant, located at the eastern end of the Trans-Samaria axis, will be expanded to provide northern communities of the Gav HaHar region with water extracted from Apple and Camp Horon drills, as well as from the "Cross Samaria" plant. The plan to increase water supply in Judea and Samaria also includes the expansion of the "Southern Mountain Back" plant, which is at the eastern end of the Trans-Samaria axis and supplies water to localities: Ali, Sheila, Shvut Rachel, Migdalim and Ma'ale Levona.

Concurrently with the promotion of the long-term master plan, Mekorot has in recent years increased the quantities of water to Judea Samaria communities through the transportation of short and medium-term water solutions. These solutions are intended to help localities and residents in the region, who have suffered from water shortages for years. About 10,000 cubic meters of water for domestic and agricultural needs.

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