The Majority Report with Sam Seder 2520 - Israel's West Bank Annexation; Trump's ICE Gestapo w/ Jasper Nathaniel, Brad Lander
Jun 18, 2025
Jasper Nathaniel, a writer focused on Israeli actions, dives into the complexities of the West Bank annexation, shedding light on the challenges facing Palestinians amidst political turbulence. Brad Lander, New York City Comptroller and advocate for immigrant rights, shares his harrowing experience with ICE, sparking discussions on immigration enforcement. The duo discusses how these political dynamics affect both U.S. foreign policy and local immigrant communities, highlighting the urgent need for civic engagement and support for marginalized voices.
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Bezalel Smotrich's Power Grab
- Bezalel Smotrich has long opposed Israeli military constraints, pushing settlement expansion relentlessly.
- His political rise enabled him to bypass military oversight and enforce broad annexation policies in the West Bank.
Smotrich's Dual Ministerial Control
- Smotrich secured a unique ministerial role to control settlement administration, bypassing military restrictions.
- He combined this with controlling the finance ministry to funnel disproportionate funds into settlement expansion.
Legal Annexation Through Land Policies
- Israel is eroding the green line, extending domestic laws over the West Bank, effectively annexing it legally.
- The audit of Area C land strips Palestinians of property rights, designating it state land, accelerating de facto annexation.