Washington (AP) – President Donald Trump On Thursday he vowed not to allow Israel Annex The occupied West Bankhe offers a strong assurance that he blocks movements that Arab leaders in the region have stubbornly opposed.
Israeli officials were asked about Israeli officials who proposed that the government could move to take control of at least some parts of the West Bank, Trump is dull.
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,” he signed reporters in the Oval Office to an executive order that is unrelated to foreign policy. “I don’t allow that. That won’t happen.”
Israel has emerged the possibility of annexation in response to a range of countries, including major allies such as the UK and Canada, moving to transition to the perception of the Palestinian state. Trump said he spoke with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu but refused to allow the annexation, adding, “That’s enough. It’s time to stop now.”
Trump is proud of his totally corrupt support for Israel, but has sought to mediate the conclusion of Israel’s ongoing war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. His comments constituted a rare case of potential pushbacks against top Israeli officials, despite Trump continuing to demand the release of hostages seized by Hamas.
Given that Israel is on the way, timing is also difficult. Major attacks in Gaza city attacked by hungermeanwhile Expanding the villages on the West Bankand Netanyahu is scheduled to visit the White House on Monday. This is the fourth trip to Washington since Trump’s second season began in January.
Unlike Gaza, the West Bank is controlled by Palestinian authorities.
Trump has long boasted about his close relationship with Netanyahu. However, the president faces pressure from Arab leaders who have publicly raised concerns about Israel’s annexation. The United Arab Emirates have I warned When Israel moves to annex, it will turn into a “red line.”
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. They and many in the international community say that the annexation will all almost end the remaining possibilities of the two states’ solutions.
The current government of Israel Oppose the Palestinian state and Supports final merger Many on the West Bank.
Since the president, there has been some skepticism about Trump’s ability to somehow force Netanyahu It was criticized Israel’s recent Attack on Hamas officials Qatar has not achieved any major outcomes.
Netanyahu has led Israel’s most nationalist government in history, and is under pressure from major allied allies to deepen Israel’s control over occupied territory. They hoped that Trump’s history of broad support for Israeli policy could pave the way for increased Israeli rule over occupied territory.
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.
Not acting towards annexation may ultimately threaten Netanyahu’s governing coalition at home, but expressing his willingness to not move forward could also win concessions from the Trump administration.
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.
That’s what Western countries do rage By intensifying Israel’s attacks in Gaza Some people recognize the Palestinian stateopposed to Trump and the United States, United Nations General Assembly this week.
National perception aims to promote support 2-state solution. About 10 countries are doing so this week, including the UK, France and Australia. I hope to revive the long, hip 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.
These actions are welcomed by the Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, but many on earth continue. Expressing doubt That they can improve their dire situation as Israeli attacks continue.
