Occupied West Bank: Israeli Government Targets Sebastia for Massive Land Expropriation
Israeli authorities have unveiled plans to confiscate around 180 hectares (1,800 dunams) of land in the Sebastia region of the occupied West Bank, according to a government directive dated November 12, 2025. This unprecedented move, flagged by the Israeli anti-settlement watchdog Peace Now as the most extensive appropriation of archaeologically rich territory to date, encompasses private Palestinian holdings earmarked for transforming the ancient Roman site into a major tourist hub.