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The issue of Israel's presence in Judea and Samaria, also known as the West Bank, has been a highly contentious and complex topic. Critics argue that Israel's control over these territories is illegal under international law, often citing UN resolutions and raising Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch reports as evidence of such. Putting aside the fact that Amnesty and HRW are not international legal institutions, there are many academics and legal experts as well as an army of curious, educated students of history who maintain that under the accepted laws and practice of the time, Israel has legitimate legal claims to the land. This piece intends to present a comprehensive analysis of that position, highlighting the legal aspects that support Israel's presence in and even annexation of Judea and Samaria.
Read more: Israel's Legal Right To Judea & Samaria Is Enshrined In International Law