Israel has announced plans to expropriate significant portions of land in the West Bank, claiming the necessity for archaeological preservation. The Civil Administration intends to seize approximately 1,800 dunams near the Sebastia archaeological site, in addition to other areas, amounting to hundreds of acres. This move has raised concerns from human rights organizations who allege that Israel may be committing war crimes by expelling Palestinian refugees and appropriating their land under the pretext of development. Palestinian authorities have warned against these designations, stating that the actions constitute a massive land grab. The ongoing expansion of settlements parallels these land seizures, further intensifying tensions in the region.