Posted 16February2026 UKLFI Charitable Trust:

In this interview, Natasha Hausdorff, Legal Director of the UKLFI Charitable Trust, discusses the recent decision of Israel's security cabinet to make several changes in the administration of Judea & Samaria, often referred to as the West Bank. Natasha first sets out the specific decisions and then examines their legality under international law. Natasha examines UN statements on settlements and the broader international law framework. She explains how these issues are interpreted under the Oslo Accords, the Fourth Geneva Convention, and the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice, as well as competing claims regarding land administration, environmental enforcement, and the classification of “settler violence” incidents. The conversation also examines the role of UN data sources, questions of methodology, and how legal narratives influence international policy, sanctions, and public discourse.