Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced that one of his goals for his next government term is to abolish the Oslo Accords, a move he believes would lead to the dismantling of the Palestinian Authority (PA).
The announcement was made during a Tuesday conference with West Bank settlement leaders.
"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," Smotrich said at the conference.
In his statement, Smotritch suggested the dismantling of the PA in favor of creating a new military administration to govern the area, with the ultimate aim of applying full Israeli sovereignty over the region.
He additionally highlighted additional goals, including encouraging Jewish emigration to the West Bank and Gaza Strip, as well as reintroducing Israeli military rule to the Gaza Strip.
Government reopens Area C land registration
The announcement came two days after the government approved a move put forward by Smotritch, Justice Minister Yariv Levin, and Defense Minister Israel Katz to reopen land registration in Area C of the West Bank for Jewish Israelis.
A statement regarding the policy outlined that it would make it simpler for the government and individuals to acquire land in the area with fewer bureaucratic hurdles, which previously led to long delays for proposed projects in Area C.
Katz said of the policy that "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."
“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 stated. "Regulating settling land prevents disputes, creates legal certainty, blocks unilateral steps, and enables lawful and responsible development."
Yonah Jeremy Bob contributed to this report.