Lieberman proposes Jordanian role in West Bank Areas A and B, drawing Netanyahu criticism

Israeli opposition politician Avigdor Lieberman proposed that Jordan assume administrative and security responsibility for Areas A and B of the occupied West Bank under what he described as an “Israeli-Jordanian confederation,” drawing sharp criticism from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other government figures. Lieberman, leader of the right-wing Yisrael Beiteinu party and a former defence minister, made the proposal during an interview with the Israeli outlet Besheva. During the interview, Lieberman initially referred to Jordan assuming responsibility for Areas B and C. He subsequently issued a clarification saying he had meant Areas A and B, while Area C should remain under full Israeli control. “You have to reach an understanding with the Jordanians,” Lieberman said, arguing that Jordan should assume […]