US EditionTrump Opposes Israeli Annexation of West Bank, White House Official Says
The U.S. opposes Israel's recent West Bank administrative expansion, viewing it as unlawful annexation that threatens a two-state solution, with broad regional and international criticism.
- On Monday, the White House said it does not endorse Israel’s decision to expand control over the West Bank, and Donald Trump, former US President, opposed annexing the occupied West Bank, Axios reported.
- Announced Sunday, the Israeli security cabinet’s package by Israel Katz, Defense Minister, and Bezalel Smotrich, Finance Minister, changes land registries and shifts planning oversight in parts of Hebron.
- Earlier Monday, foreign ministers of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Egypt rejected the Israeli measures, while the EU spokesman called it "another step in the wrong direction."
- Observers said US pushback is notable given Israel is its closest ally, and the statement called on Israel to reverse the decisions while reiterating support for the two-state solution.
- The Palestinian Authority appealed for UN and US intervention, while Hamas called for rebellion across the West Bank and Jerusalem, urging escalation by all available means.
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Israel's decision to extend control in the West Bank is criticised by the Federal Government. A spokesman for the Federal Foreign Office spoke of a "further step towards factual annexation".
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