Judea and Samaria

The American peace plan provides a historic opportunity to break the futile paradigm based on the 1967 lines and ensure Israeli national security for the long term. In terms of security – protecting Israel, stabilizing Jordan, and preventing a terrorist takeover of a future Palestinian entity – and given the supreme importance of national cohesion, it is imperative to focus on the Jordan Valley and the Jerusalem envelope.

How fear of a US retreat from the Mideast is driving Netanyahu toward annexation
Dr. Eran Lerman of JISS: “American hegemony is crumbling before our eyes.”

Maj. Gen. (res.) Yaakov Amidror on the importance of sovereignty assertion
Judea and Samaria is the cradle of Jewish history, and necessary for Israel’s security. Israel cannot tolerate a Palestinian state that shares a border with Jordan.

Why annexation hasn't happened, and is unlikely to happen before November
Dr. Emmanuel Navon, ILTV, 02.07.2020

Game of sovereignty: Experts imagine the 'day after'
A special simulation game on sovereignty was played by experts of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security, in cooperation with Israel Hayom. The exercise resulted in partial annexation.

The Dangers of Annexation
Prof. Efraim Inbar: The Palestinians are tired of the conflict and understand Israel's superior military power. Another intifada is not expected even if Israel applies its sovereignty to parts of the West Bank.

Experts: Israeli sovereignty not expected to cause massive violence or backlash
Prof. Inbar: The Palestinians are weak and dependent upon Israel, and will not be able to sustain their own state without Israel’s assistance.

Video briefing by Prof. Efraim Inbar given to the Australian Jewish Association, focusing on security and political aspects on the plan to extend Israeli law to settlements and security zones over the Green Line.

Video briefing by Prof. Efraim Inbar and Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman about the Israeli government’s intention to apply Israeli law to parts of Judea and Samaria, including the Jordan Valley and Jerusalem envelope.

Do the benefits of annexation outweigh the costs?
Dr. Lerman and Prof. Inbar of JISS: Extend Israeli law to areas that Israel deems to be of strategic importance, like the Jordan Valley and Jerusalem envelope. extending Israeli law to areas that Israel deems to be of strategic importance, like the Jordan Valley

Despite criticism from abroad, Israelis united over annexation
Israeli plans to annex the Jordan Valley and parts of the West Bank have drawn criticism from around the world, but most Israelis favor the goal.

JISS Poll: Israelis favor sovereignty in Jordan Valley, Judea and Samaria
A Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security poll shows that 60% of Israelis who have an opinion want Israeli law applied to the Jordan Valley, while 57% think it should apply also to settlements in Judea and Samaria. A JISS position paper recommends that Israel move ahead with Trump peace plan, in stages.

Will Israel apply sovereignty to parts of Judea and Samaria?
Prof. Efraim Inbar: The Jordan Valley is important for Israel’s security.

The longing for Jewish sovereignty over the historic homeland of the Jewish people is understandable. Nevertheless, the recent attempt to pass a law declaring Israeli sovereignty over the settlements in Judea and Samaria is useless.