The Knesset will vote within hours on a resolution to impose Israeli sovereignty over the West Bank.

The Israeli Knesset is scheduled to vote on Wednesday on a draft resolution supporting the imposition of what it calls "Israeli sovereignty" over the West Bank, a move that effectively paves the way for its annexation to Israel. This represents a clear challenge to international law and international legitimacy resolutions.

According to Israel's Channel 12, the draft resolution was submitted by members of the ruling coalition before the Knesset's recess and enjoys explicit support from prominent ministers, including Energy Minister Eli Cohen, who said he would support the resolution, describing it as historic and timely.

It should be noted that the draft resolution is not considered an effective law, but rather a statement of position, and is not binding on the Israeli government, which is the body authorized to make such decisions.

These movements reflect a political escalation parallel to the ongoing field escalation, including raids, incursions, arrests, and military campaigns that have been ongoing since October 7, 2023.

A recent conference held at the Knesset building in West Jerusalem last Monday saw widespread participation from right-wing ministers and representatives, led by ministers from the ruling Likud party, and with the participation of former US Ambassador to Tel Aviv David Friedman.

Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin, speaking at the conference, said that Israel faces a "historic opportunity" that must not be missed to apply full sovereignty over "Judea and Samaria," the biblical name Israel uses to refer to the West Bank.

"We need swift action, and we must not give up. Sovereignty must extend to all settlements," Levin added.

In turn, Energy Minister Eli Cohen said, "There will only be one state between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River, and that is the State of Israel. Sovereignty in the West Bank is a security necessity before it is a political option," he claimed.

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana began the conference by saying, "The Knesset had previously approved, by a majority of 68 members, a statement opposing the establishment of a Palestinian state," considering the West Bank to constitute Israel's "defense line."