Liberman Proposes Jordanian Administration of West Bank Areas A and B

Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman proposed giving Jordan civil and security responsibility for Palestinian communities in West Bank Areas A and B in an interview published Wednesday. He initially referred to Areas B and C, then clarified that he meant A and B. Liberman said Israel should retain full control of Area C and described a Jordanian-Israeli confederation as his preferred arrangement. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized the proposal, prompting a response from Liberman. Liberman said he opposes direct Israeli administration of Palestinian cities.