Netanyahu Opposes West Bank Antiquities Bill After IDF Warns It Violates International Law
Discussions on legislation expanding Israeli government authority over antiquities and land in the West Bank have halted after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced opposition, a coalition source told Haaretz.
indianexpress.comDiscussions on a Knesset bill that would expand government control over antiquities, heritage sites and archaeology in the West Bank have ground to a halt. The halt occurred due to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's opposition to the legislation, according to a source in the government's ruling coalition.
The bill would create a new civil authority to oversee the purchase and expropriation of land in the West Bank.
The IDF said the bill violates international law. A coalition source told Haaretz that discussions have stopped due to Netanyahu's opposition. Noa Shpigel reported the article at 12:14 AM on June 03 2026 IDT.
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