Israeli Minister Urges West Bank Annexation Amid Trump's Return
TL;DR
Israel's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has announced plans to annex the West Bank, following Donald Trump's election victory. Smotrich, a far-right politician, described Palestinians as "new Nazis" and emphasized the need to apply Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria. He instructed relevant Israeli authorities to prepare for this move, which has been condemned by international figures, including Germany's ambassador to Israel, as a breach of international law.
- Smotrich Says Israel Is 'A Step Away' From Annexing West Bank After Trump's Election Victory Haaretz
- Eyeing Trump support, Israeli minister pushes for West Bank settlement annexation CNN
- Ex-Trump aides warn Israeli ministers not to assume he’ll back annexation in 2nd term The Times of Israel
- Annexation vs. security: Israel’s strategic choice in a tense moment – editorial The Jerusalem Post
- With Trump win, Israeli minister calls to annex parts of West Bank The Washington Post
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