West Bank Annexation
As Iran distracts Trump, Netanyahu leaves Smotrich, Katz to announce West Bank changes - analysis
The process of gradual annexation of the West Bank has been underway in small or medium steps since 2023 and has accelerated since Netanyahu fired Gallant in November 2024.
Coalition support leads to Knesset voting down Betar Illit annexation bill
Trump, top advisers asked Netanyahu to change West Bank policy during meeting - report
Smotrich urges Netanyahu to return from US ‘with de-facto sovereignty’ for West Bank
MK Tally Gotliv to replace ousted MK Edelstein in Foreign Affairs Defense Cm'tee
The decision came after Edelstein was barred from submitting private legislation and from speaking on behalf of the Likud faction in the plenum for two months.
IDF considers reducing military presence in West Bank - Ynet
Responsibility for the safety of settlements would be mainly handed over to local security forces if the IDF decides to reduce its presence, according to Ynet.
Netanyahu: West Bank annexation bill a ‘provocation’ to sow discord between Israel, US
US Vice President JD Vance says Trump’s policy opposes West Bank annexation and expresses cautious optimism about the Gaza ceasefire holding.
Netanyahu urged Smotrich to hold off on West Bank annexation during Vance’s visit - KAN
"When the vice president, Vance, is visiting here, you don’t stick a finger in his eye,” Netanyahu's office reportedly said in a message to Smotrich.
'A clear violation of int’l law': Hamas decries Israeli bill proposing West Bank annexation
The statement calls the bill "to annex the West Bank and impose sovereignty over the so-called Ma'ale Adumim settlement" a "flagrant violation of all relevant international laws and resolutions."
Three human rights orgs. petition against E1 advancements
The petition aims to delay development in the controversial West Bank territory between Jerusalem and Ma'aleh Adumim.
Annexation and isolation: Does the Right have a vision for Israel's future? - opinion
Does the Right believe that the Palestinians will go along with the annexation of the West Bank?
UAE presses Netanyahu to back Trump Gaza plan, warns against West Bank annexation
The UAE warned Netanyahu that annexation would shut the door to further Israeli normalization with leading Arab and Muslim nations.
Now is 'not the right time' for West Bank annexation says Netanyahu
Benjamin Netanyahu met with prominent leadership from the West Bank prior to his meeting with Donald Trump.
Annexing West Bank could harm Abraham Accords with UAE, Emirati official says - N12
Zayed will emphasize the UAE’s commitment to the Abraham Accords as a cornerstone for a better future in the region, while also underscoring the UAE’s deep concern over recent Israeli actions.
