Israeli opposition leader proposes Jordanian-Israeli control over West Bank

What happened

Middle East Eye Gaza reports that Israeli opposition leader Avigdor Lieberman outlined a plan to dismantle the Palestinian Authority (PA) and establish an Israeli-Jordanian confederation to manage the parts of the West Bank currently under PA control. This plan, disclosed Sunday and covered by Haaretz, suggests Israel would extend sovereignty over Area C while Jordan would administer civilian affairs and policing in Areas A and B, with Israel maintaining full security responsibility across the West Bank.

Outside Brief is treating this as a source-led account. Any disputed responsibility, casualty figure, battlefield claim or single-source assertion should be treated as unconfirmed/hearsay unless confirmed by another reliable source or a named official. According to the plan titled "Israel's Endgame in the West Bank and Gaza," Israel would solidify control over roughly 60 percent of the West Bank, known as Area C, which is already under full Israeli administration and home to the majority of Israeli settlers. The Israeli-Jordanian confederation would apply to Areas A and B, where the PA exercises limited authority but which under international law remains Palestinian territory.

Lieberman also proposed handing control of the Gaza Strip to an unspecified external party. The lack of clarity on this point means the claim remains unverified and its implications uncertain.

Known from the source

• Avigdor Lieberman, Israeli opposition leader, has proposed dismantling the Palestinian Authority.
• Lieberman's plan includes an Israeli-Jordanian confederation controlling parts of the West Bank.
• Israel would apply sovereignty over Area C, about 60% of the West Bank, under full Israeli control.
• Jordan would manage civilian affairs and policing in Areas A and B in the confederation.
• Israel would retain full security responsibility throughout the West Bank.

What remains unclear

The entire West Bank, including Areas A, B, and C, is regarded as Palestinian land under international law, and Israeli settlements there are considered illegal, though Israel disputes this designation. Lieberman’s proposal stands in contrast to this legal consensus, signaling a potential shift in Israeli policy that could further complicate prospects for peace and humanitarian access in the region.

What remains unclear: Confirm whether the central claim is corroborated; until then treat it as unconfirmed/hearsay. Verify Haaretz’s original report and translation accuracy of Lieberman’s plan. Confirm no official statements by the Palestinian Authority, Israel government, or Jordan regarding this plan. Clarify details and identity of the external party proposed to control Gaza.

Evidence note

Outside Brief has kept this brief source-led and attributed. Claims should be read alongside the original source linked below.

Original source: Middle East Eye Gaza. Open the source.