Smotrich says he’s ‘abolished Hebron agreement,’ given Israel more power in flashpoint city (opens original article in a new tab)

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich claimed to have abolished parts of the 1997 Hebron agreement, transferring planning and construction authority in the H2 zone from Palestinian to Israeli control, prompting condemnation from the Palestinian Authority and a denial from the Israeli Foreign Ministry.

• Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich claimed to have abolished parts of the 1997 Hebron agreement giving Palestinian authority over H2 zone planning and construction
• Palestinian Authority condemned the move as violating agreements and called for US intervention
• Israeli Foreign Ministry denied cancellation of the agreement, stating only a security cabinet decision on jurisdiction was made