Israel pursuing ‘undeclared annexation’ of West Bank, Peace Now says

Israel pursuing ‘undeclared annexation’ of West Bank, Peace Now says Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 08/11/2026 - 11:06 Group says expanded Israeli civilian powers, settlement growth and pressure on Palestinian Authority are eroding Oslo framework Israeli soldiers aim their weapons and take up positions towards Palestinians during the demolition of a home in Nablus on 11 August (Reuters/Nasser Ishtayeh/SOPA) Off A leading Israeli advocacy group has accused the government of pursuing the undeclared annexation of the occupied West Bank through coordinated measures that undermine the Oslo Accords. Peace Now, which monitors Israeli violations in the West Bank, said the measures include broadening the powers of the Israeli Civil Administration, expanding settlements and weakening the Palestinian Authority. “Netanyahu’s government is playing with fire, disregarding its international commitments and endangering Israel’s security - all in order to take control of more territory and land in the West Bank,” the movement said in the report, obtained and reported by Ynet on Tuesday.