US EditionTrump promises Arab leaders he won’t let Israel annex West Bank, Politico reports
- On Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump declared from the Oval Office that he opposes any Israeli move to annex the West Bank.
- This announcement followed mounting calls from far-right Israeli politicians for annexation amid increased Palestinian state recognition by Western countries.
- Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by phone and emphasized firmness against annexation as Netanyahu prepared for his fourth White House visit on Monday.
- Trump declared, "It’s been enough," underscoring his opposition to annexation while Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister confirmed Trump understands the risks involved.
- Trump’s stance signals continued U.S. pressure on Israel, which faces growing regional and international concern over partial or full West Bank annexation plans.
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Trump Says He Won’t Allow Israel to Annex West Bank
President Donald Trump said on Sept. 25 that he would not allow Israel to annex the West Bank. “I will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank. No, I will not allow it. It’s not going to happen,“ the president told reporters at the Oval Office. Trump made the remarks as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in New York City to deliver an address at the United Nations General Assembly. When asked if he had spoken to Netanyahu about it…
‘Time to stop’: Trump vows Israel will not annex West Bank - Hawaii Tribune-Herald
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he would not allow Israel to annex the West Bank, rejecting calls from some far-right politicians in Israel who want to extend sovereignty over the area and snuff out hopes for a Palestinian state.
Washington. “I will not allow Israel to annex the Palestinian territory of the West Bank. That’s enough,” said US President Donald Trump yesterday, and claimed he will block any action in this regard.
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