Trump says he ‘will not allow’ Israel to annex occupied West Bank
Summary
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he will not allow Israel to annex the occupied West Bank, a stance that opposes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government's goal. Trump’s remarks come ahead of Netanyahu’s visit to the U.S. for the United Nations General Assembly.Key Facts
- Trump declared he will not permit Israel to annex the West Bank.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and his government have pushed for annexation.
- Trump made these comments just before Netanyahu's visit to the U.S.
- Israel's parliament previously voted in favor of a motion for West Bank annexation.
- The motion was proposed by Bezalel Smotrich, a right-wing Israeli leader.
- Netanyahu's coalition opposes negotiations to end conflict in Gaza.
- Trump did not specify how he would prevent the annexation.
- Israeli settlements in the West Bank began in 1967 and are considered illegal by international law.
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