Israel considers applying its law to settlements, imposing sanctions on PA leaders – Middle East Monitor

Israel’s foreign minister, Gideon Sa’ar, said that Israel does not plan to annex areas under the Palestinian Authority’s control in the West Bank, but is considering applying Israeli law to the settlements. This move is being discussed as a response to recent Western recognition of the State of Palestine.

In an interview with the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera, Sa’ar explained: “We have no intention of discussing the annexation of areas…