Land Registration and Settlement in East Jerusalem
In 1967, Israel froze land settlement and registration (LSR) processes in East Jerusalem, leaving much of the land in legal limbo. Without proper registration, land cannot be developed, but the state can confiscate it. In 2018, Israel announced plans to establish a comprehensive land registry through Government Decision 3790. This move aims to address the land status but presents both risks and opportunities for Palestinian residents. The backgrounder explores the historical motivations behind the 1967 freeze and the potential impacts of the new land provisions.
This entry is original published by My Jerusalem Story .
