Washington (AP) – President Donald Trump On Thursday, he said he wouldn’t allow Israel. Annex The occupied West Bankoffering a clear promise to block movements that also stubbornly opposed Arab leaders.
Regarding Israeli officials, it has suggested that the government could move in recent weeks to take control of at least some of the West Bank. This floated in response to many countries, including major US allies such as the UK and Canada, and Trump’s response was sluggish in recognition of Palestinian states.
President Donald Trump will speak in Washington after signing an executive order on Tiktok at the White House’s oval office on Thursday, September 25th, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
“I will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank. I will not allow it. That will not happen,” he told reporters during the unrelated signing of the executive order in an oval office.
Trump said he spoke with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu but refused to allow the annexation, adding, “That’s enough. It’s time to stop right now.”
While Trump has long boasted about his close ties with Netanyahu, the president faces pressure from Arab leaders who have publicly expressed concern about Israel’s annexation. The United Arab Emirates warn that Israelis will move to annex to “red lines.”
Netanyahu has led Israel’s most nationalist government in history, and is under pressure from major allies to deepen Israel’s control over the occupied territories. They hoped that Trump’s history of broad support for Israeli policy would pave the way for increased Israeli rule over occupied territory.
Unlike Gaza, where Israeli war with Hamas continues, the West Bank is controlled by Palestinian authorities.
Israel captured the West Bank, East Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip in the 1967 Middle East War. The Palestinians hope that all three territories will form a future state. The current government of Israel I am stubbornly opposed to the Palestinian state. and Supports final merger Many on the West Bank.
More than half a million Jewish settlers currently live in the West Bank in around 130 settlements. The international community views settlements as illegal and an obstacle to peace.
Western countries I’m furious at intensifying Israel’s attacks in Gaza Some people recognize the Palestinian state.
Around ten countries, including the UK, France, Canada and Australia, are hoping to recognize the Palestinian state this week and revive the long account peace process. This is a move that the US and Israel have vehemently rejected. Germany, one of Israel’s closest allies, has not participated in ceasefires or calls for a Palestinian state, but Several military exports have been suspended.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (not shown) will hold a joint press conference at the Prime Minister’s Office during Rubio’s visit in Jerusalem on Monday, September 15th, 2025.
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