Israeli Finance Minister calls for West Bank annexation by 2025, backed by Trump administration.

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is pushing for the annexation of West Bank settlements by 2025, aligning with the incoming Trump administration's potential support. Smotrich, who oversees settlements, has instructed his department to prepare for applying Israeli sovereignty in these areas, a move considered illegal under international law. Palestinians view the West Bank as part of their future state.

November 11, 2024
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