Israeli Theft of Palestinian Property

-- the 1960 Basic Law: Israel Lands;

-- the 1960 Lands Law;

-- the 1960 Israel Land Administration; and

-- the 1960 "Covenant between the State of Israel and the World Zionist Organization (Jewish National Fund)."

The Israel Land Council (ILC) determines ILA policy. The Council chairman is the "Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Industry, Trade, Labor and Communications."

The ILC is comprised of 22 members, 12 from government ministries and 10 representing the JNF.

ILA functions include:

-- assuring that national land use conforms with Israeli laws;

-- protecting and supervising state lands;

-- making them available for public use;

-- planning, developing and managing state land reserves;

-- initiating planning and development, including relocating existing occupants, meaning removing Palestinians to make way for Jews;

-- regulating and managing registration of state lands;

-- authorizing contracts and agreements with other parties; and

-- providing services to the general public.

ILA policy objectives include:

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