Strock says Israel will build settlements across West Bank Areas A and B

Israeli National Missions Minister Orit Strock said Israel will establish settlements across the West Bank, including Areas A and B, which are under full or partial Palestinian administration under the Oslo framework. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir separately said he would make no distinction between Areas A, B and C if appointed defence minister. These are statements of intent, not enacted policy, but they signal a push to erase the territorial divisions behind past peace efforts amid mounting sanctions. The dispute over the land bears on the covenant promises to Israel and Jerusalem, while the modern state's actions remain open to scrutiny.