West Bank Annexation
Smotrich announces expansion of West Bank's Highway 465, pushes for new level of 'safety, security'
"The doubling of this important road will create a completely different level of safety, security, and quality of life," said Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich in a statement announcing the project.
California Gov. Newsom says West Bank annexation, Netanyahu could lead Israel into apartheid state
Palestinian family says settlers annexed unfinished West Bank home
Foreign Ministry denies annulment of Hebron Agreement, contradicting Smotrich's announcement
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.
