Israel’s political-security cabinet approved a series of far-reaching decisions on Sunday that significantly alter the legal and civil framework governing Judea and Samaria.
The measures are aimed at removing long-standing regulatory barriers, repealing Jordanian-era legislation, and accelerating settlement development in the area.
A central decision concerns land management. Until now, land registries in Judea and Samaria were classified, unlike those within the Green Line, complicating land transactions and enabling fraudulent activity. The cabinet ordered the removal of confidentiality and the publication of land registries, a move intended to increase transparency and facilitate lawful land acquisition.
The cabinet also repealed a Jordanian law that prohibited the sale of real estate to Jews. Previously, Jewish buyers were required to purchase land through registered companies and obtain special transaction permits from the Civil Administration. Under the new policy, the transaction permit requirement has been eliminated and the ban on sales to foreigners lifted, allowing Jews to purchase land under procedures similar to those used in central Israeli cities In addition, the requirement for approval from the Deputy Commander for Land Registration has been replaced with professional qualification standards, easing restrictions in the local real estate market.
This is a major policy overhaul for Judea and Samaria that expands Israeli control and facilitates Jewish community expansion. Jews are now permitted to purchase land in Judea and Samaria just as they are in Tel Aviv and other towns in Israel. This is a fundamental change that brings Judea and Samaria closer to the application of full sovereignty.