Smotrich Vows to Repeal Oslo Accords and Advance Sovereignty

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has announced that abolishing the Oslo Accords and dismantling the Palestinian Authority will be a central objective in his next government term, laying out a sweeping vision for Israel’s future in Judea and Samaria.

Speaking at a conference with West Bank settlement leaders, Smotrich described the Oslo framework as a failed experiment that must be reversed. “I am now presenting to you one of our goals for the next term: the destruction of the idea of an Arab terror state, the cancellation of the cursed Oslo Accords, and moving onto the path of sovereignty,” he declared.

According to Smotrich, dismantling the Palestinian Authority would pave the way for a new Israeli military administration in the territory, ultimately leading to the application of full Israeli sovereignty. He also referenced broader aspirations, including encouraging expanded Jewish presence in Judea, Samaria, and Gaza, alongside restoring direct Israeli security control in Gaza.

The remarks came just days after the government approved a policy initiative advanced by Smotrich, Justice Minister Yariv Levin, and Defense Minister Israel Katz to reopen land registration in Area C for Jewish Israelis.

The move aims to simplify land acquisition and reduce bureaucratic delays that have long complicated development projects in the area. Supporters argue that formalizing land registration enhances legal clarity and strengthens governance.

“For the first time since the Six Day War, we are restoring order and governance in the management of land in Judea and Samaria,” Smotrich said. “Regulating settling land prevents disputes, creates legal certainty, blocks unilateral steps, and enables lawful and responsible development.”

Defense Minister Katz described the policy as a vital security measure. “The renewal of settling land in Judea and Samaria is an essential security and governance measure designed to ensure control, enforcement, and full freedom of action for the State of Israel in the area,” he stated.

The Oslo Accords, signed in the 1990s, established the Palestinian Authority and created a framework for interim self-governance in parts of Judea and Samaria. For critics like Smotrich, the arrangement has failed to deliver security or stability and instead entrenched what they view as a hostile governing body.

The proposal is certain to spark both domestic and international debate. Yet for Smotrich and his supporters, the goal is clear: reshape the political landscape in a way that prioritizes Israeli sovereignty, security, and long-term governance control.

As discussions over the future of Judea and Samaria continue, the issue remains at the heart of Israel’s national conversation about borders, security, and its historic homeland.

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