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While Israeli voters vote on Tuesday, Sept. 17 for new parliamentary elections, the government of Benyamin Netanyahu has given Sunday, September 15, the green light for the legalization of a wild colony in the West Bank.
With our special envoy to Jerusalem, Nicolas Falez
Colony established in the occupied West Bank without authorization from the Israeli authorities, Mevoot Yericho has just been officially recognized by the government of Benyamin Netanyahu.
The decision was taken at the last cabinet meeting ahead of Tuesday's legislative elections, which is expected to be tight between Netanyahu's Likud and his main opponent, the centrist list of the former head of state- Major Benny Gantz. The government has met exceptionally in the Jordan Valley, the region of the West Bank where the Israeli prime minister has promised in recent days to annex all the colonies if he is returned to his post.
Movements favorable to the nationalist and religious right
The head of government multiplies gestures and promises favorable to the right nationalist and religious. His goal is to capture the votes of this electorate and rally the pro-colonization and pro-annexation parties that could join Benyamin Netanyahu if he forms the next coalition.
The Prime Minister also welcomed the announcement made on Saturday, September 14 by Donald Trump on Twitter. The US president mentioned a " new defense treaty " between the United States and Israel, which should further strengthen Israel's " deterrent capacity, " according to Benyamin Netanyahu.
I had a call today with Prime Minister Netanyahu to discuss the possibility of moving forward with a Mutual Defense Treaty, between the United States and Israel, which would be further anchor the tremendous alliance ....
Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 14, 2019