Knesset Advances Heritage Bill to Protect Judea and Samaria Antiquities

In a bold step to reclaim and preserve the ancient legacy of the Jewish people, a Knesset committee is fast-tracking a landmark bill to establish the State of Israel's direct responsibility for antiquities in Judea and Samaria. The legislation, spearheaded by Likud MK Amit Halevi and championed by MK Zvi Sukkot (Religious Zionism), cuts through decades of bureaucratic stagnation to ensure that the physical evidence of our biblical heritage is protected by Israeli law.

On Monday, the Education, Culture and Sports Committee began preparing the bill for its final readings in the Knesset plenum. Halevi expressed confidence that the law could be approved as early as next week, ahead of potential proceedings to dissolve the Knesset.

From Military Administration to National Heritage

For too long, the archaeological treasures of Judea and Samaria have been managed by a military framework, the Archaeology Unit of the Civil Administration. The new bill changes this paradigm by creating a civilian