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Likud Ministers Push for West Bank Annexation Amidst U.S. Talks
- On Wednesday, 15 cabinet ministers from Netanyahu's Likud party, along with Amir Ohana, the speaker of the Knesset, urged Israel to proceed with annexing the West Bank prior to the parliamentary recess on July 27.
- They made this appeal against the backdrop of the October 2023 assault on Israel orchestrated by Hamas, which highlighted a serious threat related to the coexistence of Jewish settlement areas and the prospect of a Palestinian state.
- The petition details urge completion of the annexation task to prevent further massacres, citing Israel's strategic gains against Iran and U.S. support, while the move jeopardizes the two-state solution.
- The petition emphasized the need to finish the mission, eliminate the internal existential danger, and stop any future attacks in the country's central region, reflecting the ministers' position.
- This call for annexation comes ahead of Prime Minister Netanyahu's scheduled meeting with U.S. President Trump, where they are expected to discuss a possible two-month ceasefire in Gaza along with arrangements for the release of hostages held by Hamas.
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Israel’s economic interests and the threat of annexation
Israel’s economic interests, particularly in offshore gas resources, intersect with recent moves toward the annexation of occupied Palestinian territories and could impact the two-state solution, Palestinian sovereignty, and regional stability. Read all
Ministers close to Benyamin Netanyahu urged him to annex the occupied West Bank. The time is right, they believe. And this, just a few days from the Israeli Prime Minister's trip to Washington and his meeting with Donald Trump in the White House. It is also at a time when optimism reigns over a new truce agreement in Gaza.
Egypt Condemns Israeli Calls for West Bank Annexation
Egypt has firmly condemned on Wednesday 2 July recent statements made by Israeli officials advocating for the annexation of the occupied West Bank, particularly remarks from Israel’s Minister of Justice, Yariv Levin. In a statement released on Wednesday, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry described these declarations as clear violations of international law and an attempt to reinforce an illegal occupation of Palestinian territories. Levin’s assert…
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