Posted 3/22/2024, 11:31:00 AM
Israel Classifies 8,000 Dunams as State Land in Jordan Valley Amid Blinken Visit, U.S. Opposition to Settlements
- Israel expanded its footprint in Jordan Valley by classifying 8,000 dunams as state land
- Authorization done by Finance Minister Smotrich through his role in Civil Administration
- Comes as U.S. Secretary Blinken visits Israel and U.S. opposes settlements
- Israel has classified more land in 2024 than past 25 years combined
- Announcement seen as provocation against U.S. given Blinken's visit