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US Officials Criticize Israeli Parliament's West Bank Annexation Vote

FRANCE 24 EnglishNovember 5, 20251 min2,483 views
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US Officials Meet with Israeli Leadership

  • 🇺🇸 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem shortly after arriving.
  • 🤝 Rubio's visit is part of a series of high-profile US figures visiting the region following a ceasefire agreement.
  • 🎯 The visits aim to shore up the fragile US-brokered ceasefire and address ongoing issues.

US Stance on West Bank Annexation

  • ⚠️ US Vice President Mike Pence stated that any vote by the Israeli parliament to annex the West Bank would be a "very stupid political stunt."
  • 🚫 Pence emphasized that the Trump administration's policy is clear: the West Bank will not be annexed by Israel, and this policy will continue.
  • 🗣️ He personally expressed that he would not allow Israel to annex the West Bank, stating "It's not going to happen."

Israeli Political Context

  • 🏛️ Prime Minister Netanyahu claimed the vote was organized by the opposition.
  • 📈 However, many within his own political camp have been pressuring him for years to annex the West Bank.
  • ⏸️ Foreign Minister Gideon Sarah announced on Thursday that the process for the annexation vote would be suspended.
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Marco RubioBenjamin NetanyahuWest Bank AnnexationTrump AdministrationIsraeli ParliamentCeasefire AgreementUS-brokered ceasefireMike PenceGideon SarahJared KushnerSteve WitoffJD VanceJohn Ratcliffe
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