This represents the first time since Israel's founding that a sovereignty resolution has received support from both coalition and opposition parties (71 votes), far exceeding any previous attempts. The involvement of the Yesha Council in successfully lobbying mainstream opposition members marks a dramatic shift from historical voting patterns where territorial decisions strictly followed party lines.
Knesset's 71-13 Vote Marks First Judea-Samaria Sovereignty Push
📰 What Happened
On July 23, 2025, Israel's Knesset passed a landmark resolution (71-13) supporting Israeli sovereignty over Judea, Samaria, and the Jordan Valley. Led by MKs Rothman, Forer, Illouz, and Son Har-Melech, with backing from PM Netanyahu, this marks the first official endorsement since 1967. The Yesha Council, under Yisrael Ganz's leadership, helped build unprecedented cross-party consensus for implementing Israeli law and administration in these territories.
📖 Prophetic Significance
The 71-13 vote ratio (84.5% support) represents an unprecedented level of Israeli political unity regarding territorial sovereignty, aligning with Zechariah's prophecy of Jerusalem becoming an immovable rock (Zech 12:3). The timing - exactly 58 years after the 1967 war - combined with cross-party support led by four specific MKs (Rothman, Forer, Illouz, Son Har-Melech) suggests the fulfillment of Amos 9:15 regarding Israel being planted in their land. The Yesha Council's successful mainstream lobbying indicates a shift toward Ezekiel 37's prophecy of unified governance.