DEMOCRACY UNDER PRESSURE: Israel Takes Control of West Bank
Israeli tanks moved into the occupied West Bank on Sunday for the first time in decades, sparking widespread condemnation from Palestinians and international leaders. The move is seen as a significant escalation in Israel's crackdown on militancy in the region, with tens of thousands of Palestinians displaced and their right to return denied. The Israeli government has vowed to maintain its military presence in the West Bank for at least a year.
- This brazen act of territorial control marks a disturbing trend in which major powers are using their influence to shape local realities through sheer force of will.
- What does this move say about Israel's willingness to challenge international norms and the limits of democratic accountability?