Knesset to Vote on Bill Supporting Sovereignty in Yehuda and Shomron

This initiative, led by Knesset members Dan Illouz, Simcha Rothman, and Oded Forer, received the green light from the Knesset Presidium on Tuesday, allowing it to proceed to a vote in the full plenum.

In the explanatory text accompanying the proposal, the authors assert: “The territories of Judea, Samaria, and the Jordan Valley are an inseparable part of the historic homeland of the Jewish people. In light of the events of October 7 and the broad national consensus opposing the idea of establishing a Palestinian state, there is a growing understanding that a strategic, moral, and security move is necessary to ensure our future in this land.”

The document continues by framing the move as a reaffirmation of national purpose: “The application of Israeli sovereignty over these areas will symbolize the State of Israel’s commitment to the Zionist vision, to strengthening the Jewish hold on these parts of the homeland, and to the defense of its citizens. This move will make it clear to the world that Israel will not agree to solutions that include dangerous territorial concessions, and that it is committed to its future as a Jewish and secure state.”

Justice Minister Yariv Levin declared his support for the measure in a post Tuesday night on X, stating: “Tomorrow the Knesset will vote on a historic decision in favor of Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria. I will be there and vote in favor.”

The Religious Zionism party issued a statement reaffirming its stance on the issue: “The Religious Zionism faction will vote tomorrow in favor of the proposal by MK Simcha Rothman – the historic decision supporting the application of Israeli law in Judea and Samaria.”

{Matzav.com Israel}