ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA IN THE NEWS MK Avi Dichter: Time to Apply Sovereignty Likud MK and former chief of the Shin Bet internal security agency Avi Dichter urged Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu to move forward with plans to apply sovereignty over parts of Judea and Samaria – even if an agreement has not yet been reached with the Trump administration over the precise boundaries of the sovereignty plan. Speaking with Reshet Bet radio on Wednesday, MK Dichter said the time had come to extend Israeli law over Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria. “There is absolutely no reason why half a million Israelis who are living there should be treated any differently, as if things are still up in the air [regarding their status], just because the land they’re living on still is not under Israeli sovereignty.” When asked whether Israel should wait until receiving a green light from the White House before moving forward with the sovereignty plan, Dichter said Israel should move forward immediately. “If the State of Israel had needed to wait, it would not have been established. There have been other things in the past Israel did without waiting. The time has come for [sovereignty] in Judea and Samaria.” Today marks the first day, under the Israeli government’s coalition agreement, that Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu can pursue his yet-to-be released sovereignty plan. Details of the timing and dimensions of the plan remain closely guarded, fueling speculation regarding when and over what areas Israel will apply sovereignty over. Israeli officials are continuing talks with US officials regarding the precise boundaries for the plan, Likud minister Zeev Elkin said Wednesday morning. This article was originally published in Arutz Sheva, and is also available on our website. Support ZOA's Campaign for #SovereigntyNOW ‌ ‌ ‌ About the ZOA Founded in 1897, ZOA played a key role in the Jewish State's re-establishment. Today, ZOA is the leading major American Jewish organization courageously defending Israel and the Jewish people; fighting against all forms of antisemitism, including anti-Jewish boycotts; and promoting the Jewish people's lawful right to live in and settle historic Jewish lands. ZOA exposes that a Palestinian state would endanger Israel's existence; presents the facts about the Arab/Islamic war against Israel; and combats the anti-Israel lie that Israel is an "occupier" of her own land. ZOA spearheaded long battles to move the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, and apply civil rights protections to Jewish students. ZOA provides free legal assistance and programs to pro-Israel students at numerous college campuses. ZOA's bold, unapologetic voice has a significant impact on public discourse and policy. Copyright © Zionist Organization of America 2020, All rights reserved. Zionist Organization of America | 633 Third Ave, 31 B, New York, NY 10017 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | About Constant Contact Sent by [email protected] in collaboration with Try email marketing for free today!