Trump, Israel and West Bank

With Trump win, Israeli minister calls to annex parts of West Bank
Comments Monday by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich were the strongest display yet of how Trump’s election has emboldened Israeli hard-liners.
Trump’s Picks Spur Renewed Push for West Bank Annexation in Israel
The idea is seen as illegal by most of the international community and could threaten Israel’s relations with its Arab allies.
Israel's West Bank Settlers Hope Trump's Return Will Pave the Way for Major Settlement Expansion
Advocates of Jewish settlement in the West Bank believe they have reason to celebrate after Donald Trump's election win
Trump victory fuels fear of renewed push for Israeli annexation of occupied West Bank
Donald Trump’s re-election has sparked fear of a renewed push from Israel to annex the occupied West Bank, especially with the nomination of Mike Huckabee for ambassador to Israel.
Could Trump's Win Lead To Israel Annexing The West Bank?
A prominent figure of Israel's far-right, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has announced that 2025 will be the year of the West Bank's annexation. With Donald Trump’s victory, supporters of colonization hope he will back their approach,
Trump's Victory Sparks Renewed Calls for Israeli Sovereignty in West Bank
Following President Donald Trump’s re-election, several Israeli leaders are calling for the annexation of parts of the West Bank. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich expressed intentions for Israel to extend sovereignty over the area in 2025,
Israel's extremist finance minister cites Trump in promise to annex illegally occupied West Bank
Israel's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich vowed to annex Israeli settlements in the illegally occupied West Bank next year, citing Donald Trump's election win.
Netanyahu fires Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, after months of clashes over war and politics
Gallant said his dismissal was the result of a dispute over three things: the issue of ultra-Orthodox military services, the ...
Israel's strategic affairs minister meets with Trump, Axios reports
Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer met with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, Axios reported on ...
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Israel’s Netanyahu dismisses his defense minister as wars rage. Protests erupt across country
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed his popular defense minister, Yoav Gallant, in a surprise ...
Who Is Israel Katz, Israel’s New Defense Minister?
The prime minister has replaced an experienced former general with Mr. Katz, who had been foreign minister and who has ...
Israel Katz, new Israeli defense minister, is longtime Netanyahu ally
Analysts describe Katz as a yes-man who will give Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu more freedom on the battlefield and help ensure his own political survival.
Israel’s new defense minister says country has defeated Hezbollah
Israel's newly appointed minister of defense, Israel Katz, announced Sunday that his country has defeated Hezbollah after ...
Israel’s Netanyahu Fires Defense Minister, Citing ‘Gaps’ in Approach to War
The minister, Yoav Gallant, differed with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the conduct of the war in Gaza and domestic ...
Protests erupt in Israel after Netanyahu fires defence minister
Mr Gallant, a popular minister and provocateur, was fired by prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu due to "significant gaps" and ...
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Early sign of massacre: Did the Prime Minister's Office know Hamas activated SIM cards?
Among the early warning signs of the October 7 massacre was the mass activation of Israeli SIM cards by Hamas terrorists in ...
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Israel Has Failed to Meet U.S. Gaza Aid Demands, Humanitarian Groups Report
The enclave’s humanitarian situation has declined ahead of the Biden administration’s deadline, according to aid groups.