Annexation

Zehut party leader to run in elections on joint list with ex-Otzma Yehudit chair

The party said the alliance was born out of the understanding that the faith-based nationalist public in Israel currently "needs a strong political home." 

FORMER OTZMA YEHUDIT chair Michael Ben-Ari (left) and Zehut party leader Moshe Feiglin (right) agree to run in a joint list ahead of elections, Wednesday, May 7, 2026.
Jonathan Pollard seen during a tour of the Sovereignty movement and the Bik'at HaYarden Regional Council in the Jordan Valley, in the West Bank on February 12, 2023.

Ex-spy Jonathan Pollard joins politics, calls to annex Gaza Strip

FINANCE MINISTER Bezalel Smotrich holds a press conference ahead of the vote on the state budget at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, March 29, 2026.

Gov't with Mansour Abbas would 'obviously' be worse than Oct. 7 massacre, Smotrich charges

Israeli forces demolish a home in Tarqumiya, in the West Bank on February 1, 2026.

Israel must annex the West Bank to prevent the next war - opinion


Bahrain to UN: Peace with Israel was in exchange for stop to annexation

Bahrain had followed the example set by the United Arab Emirates, Khalifa said, as he lauded it for its “courageous,” “successful” and “blessed step” on behalf of regional peace.

A MAN holds a poster depicting Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa during a protest against normalization of relations with Israel earlier this month in the Gaza Strip.

Bahrain to UNGA: Peace with Israel was in exchange for halting annexation

Bahrain had followed the example set by the United Arab Emirates, Khalifa said, as he lauded the UAE for its “courageous,” “successful” and “blessed step” on behalf of regional peace.

U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 21, 2017

Gantz urges Netanyahu to end de-facto settler building freeze

At issue are building plans for some 5,000 housing units, of which 2,000 apartments are waiting final approvals and another 3,000 are ready for deposit.

A view of the West Bank

Something is rotten in the State of Israel

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is up to his old tricks.

A view of the West Bank

Sisi to Netanyahu: I support UAE deal, refrain from West Bank annexation

Netanyahu’s office reported that the Prime Minister thanked Sisi for his help in promoting stability in the region, particularly in Gaza.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (right) speaks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during their meeting ahead of the UN General Assembly last September (2017).

Can Netanyahu trade halting annexation for erasing the ’67 line?

Netanyahu urged patience for the process to play itself out. Then he shored up his speech with some shoe leather politics.

Israeli youth demonstrate as they call on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to declare sovereignty over Israel's settlements in the West Bank, in Jerusalem February 13, 2020

UAE-Israel deal has guarantee that annexation not happening, UAE official

Stopping sovereignty moves was “prerequisite” for normalization, the official said, and confirms that F-35 sale was not part of the deal.

A United Arab Emirates (UAE) flag waves alongside an Israeli flag

Minister Akunis: I'll promote annexation and oppose a Palestinian state

Netanyahu talks peace, but not sovereignty in settlement visit

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Minister Ofir Akunis: Israeli research has never received support to the extent that it was backed by this ministry during the past term of government.

Netanyahu pledges annexation, plans to open school year in a settlement

“The application of sovereignty is in the Trump [peace plan],” Netanyahu said.

Signs abour annexation with pictures of US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are displayed in Israel

Ashkenazi says normalization replaced annexation, sparks coalition row

THe UAE-Israel deal “is a very strong demonstration that only through dialogue and negotiation can we make progress," Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi said.

Israel's Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi speaks during a joint news conference with his British counterpart Dominic Raab in Jerusalem August 25, 2020