Israeli gov’t moves to assume authority over archaeological sites in Palestinian-controlled areas of Judea & Samaria
Peloni: The preservation of our heritage has always been a national interest as well as an obligation to the record and understanding of our own ancestry. In an age of disinformation in which we live today, the best evidence of our association with the land beyond our own historical presence here, is the archaeological record which has been left unguarded and defenseless against those who mean to erase us from this land, including our historical ties. Hence, the defense which is finally being placed around these sites is a welcome, if tardy, sight to see come to fruition.
Coalition bill seeks new Israeli Antiquities Authority to oversee Judea and Samaria sites
Coalition lawmakers are working on a bill designed to extend Israeli authority over archaeological and heritage sites in Judea and Samaria, including sites located in Palestinian-controlled Areas A and B under the Oslo Accords, according to the latest draft uploaded to the Knesset website on Wednesday.
The draft bill is not yet ready for voting in the Education and Culture Committee, where it was submitted, and still includes notes and annotations indicating items that need to be clarified ahead of a committee vote.







