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Will Israel annex the West Bank?

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Israel recently held a symbolic parliamentary vote on annexing the West Bank, but U.S. officials and most observers say actual annexation is highly unlikely. The move is widely seen as a political stunt, with strong opposition from the U.S. administration and no expectation it will become law.

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  • US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Israel that annexing the West Bank could threaten the Gaza ceasefire plan. 2s
  • Multiple high-profile US officials, including Jared Kushner and Vice President J.D. Vance, have visited Israel in quick succession. 45s
  • The US is maintaining a hands-on approach, including establishing a new military-civilian base in southern Israel. 1m 29s
  • Israeli lawmakers held symbolic votes on West Bank annexation during the US visits, drawing criticism from Vice President Vance. 3m 1s
  • Vice President Vance publicly opposed the annexation and called the parliamentary move a 'stupid stunt.' 3m 29s
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Netanyahu 'has been put in his place by the American visitors'
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France 24
6 days ago
Netanyahu 'has been put in his place by the American visitors'

The Trump administration opposes annexation and, quote, Israel will not annex the West Bank.

JD Vance rejects any West Bank annexation by Israel
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Africanews
6 days ago
JD Vance rejects any West Bank annexation by Israel

The West Bank is not going to be annexed by Israel. The policy of the Trump administration is that the West Bank will not be annexed by Israel.

Vance and Rubio praise peace deal while meeting with Netanyahu
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CBS News
7 days ago
Vance and Rubio praise peace deal while meeting with Netanyahu

The recent Knesset vote on annexation of the West Bank was just a first vote and nobody here thinks there is a chance of that actually happening.

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