US EditionIsrael Passes ‘Symbolic’ Motion to Annex West Bank Settlements
ISRAEL, JUL 23 – The Knesset vote, supported by 71 lawmakers, marks a symbolic shift towards formal annexation amid ongoing settlement expansion and rising regional tensions.
- Israeli lawmakers voted 71-13 on a non-binding motion calling for the annexation of the West Bank, supported by ultranationalist politicians including Dan Illouz.
- The Palestinian Authority condemned the motion, warning that it would entrench apartheid and undermine peace prospects, citing international law violations.
- Over 700,000 Israelis live in settlements deemed illegal under international law, contributing to rising tensions and criticism.
- Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana described the vote as a historic declaration, emphasizing Israeli sovereignty over the West Bank territories of Judea, Samaria, and the Jordan Valley.
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Israel's Parliament okays annexation of West Bank
Israel's Knesset (parliament) approved a non-binding motion Wednesday calling for the annexation of the West Bank. The initiative, which passed with 71 votes in favor and 13 against, asserts Israel's 'natural, historical, and legal right' to the territory, which it refers to as 'Judea and Samaria.'
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