Israeli justice minister demands government accelerate annexation of occupied West Bank

Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin called on his government on Wednesday to accelerate the annexation of the occupied West Bank. “I think that this period, beyond the current issues, is a time of historic opportunity that we must not miss,” Levin said during his meeting with the head of a settler council, as cited by The Times of Israel news outlet. The minister claimed that the West Bank annexation is essential for Israel’s security, calling the occupied territory “not just the heart of the land but also the safety belt for the State of Israel.” “The time for sovereignty has come, the time to apply sovereignty. My position on this matter is firm, it is clear,” Levin said. READ: Illegal Israeli […]