Trump promises Arab leaders he won’t let Israel annex West Bank, Politico reports
Trump pledged to Arab and Muslim leaders at the UN to block Israeli annexation of the West Bank amid concerns over the Abraham Accords and regional stability.
- US President Donald Trump assured Arab leaders that he would not allow Israel to annex the occupied West Bank during a meeting at the UN General Assembly, according to Politico's report citing six sources familiar with the discussions.
- Arab leaders expressed concerns over Trump's opposition to recognizing a Palestinian state and warned that Israeli actions could impact the Abraham Accords, according to an Arab diplomat.
- The reported plan aims to end the conflict in Gaza, secure the release of hostages, and ensure humanitarian supply channels, as stated by Arab and American diplomats in Gaza.
- Despite Trump's assurances, a cease-fire to end the ongoing war in Gaza is not currently imminent, as indicated by multiple sources.
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Trump says he ‘will not allow’ Israel to annex West Bank after Saudi warning
US 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. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has faced some pressure from allies to annex the West Bank, prompting alarm among Arab leaders, some of whom met Trump on Tuesday on the sidelines of the United …
Trump warned Thursday that he would not allow Israel to annex the occupied West Bank, on the eve of a speech by the Israeli Prime Minister to the UN.
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