The government on the 13th expressed serious concern and urged the immediate withdrawal of the Israeli security cabinet's decision to expand Israeli authorities' powers into areas of the West Bank under the jurisdiction of the Palestinian Authority.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a Spokesperson's commentary the same day, said, "We express deep concern over Israel's decision," and added, "Our government, which has consistently supported the two-state solution, will continue to join the international community's efforts for Middle East peace."
On the 8th local time, the Israeli security cabinet announced that, as part of a policy to expand Jewish settlements in the West Bank, it had approved measures to make it easier for Israelis to register land and acquire real estate in the area.
In response, the Palestinian Authority strongly protested, calling it a dangerous decision that strengthens attempts to annex the West Bank. Countries in the Middle East Arab world and Islamic world, as well as the United Nations, have also voiced concern and condemnation.