Israel, West Bank and Donald Trump

Trump’s Picks Spur Renewed Push for West Bank Annexation in Israel
Donald Trump’s election victory has triggered a renewed push by some in Israel’s right-wing government to annex the occupied West Bank, an idea that 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.
Palestine says Israeli checkpoints divide West Bank, implementing ‘de facto annexation’
These measures part of larger plan to implement ‘spatial division’ of West Bank, facilitating expansion of Israeli settlements, says Foreign Ministry - Anadolu Ajansı
Eyeing Trump support, Israeli minister pushes for West Bank settlement annexation
Israel’s far-right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, has ordered preparations for the annexation of settlements in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
Palestine accuses Israel of ‘de facto annexation’ in West Bank
Palestine on Friday accused Israel of enforcing a 'de facto annexation' of the occupied West Bank, citing an extensive network of military checkpoints as
Israeli West Bank settlers hope Trump’s return will pave the way for major settlement expansion
Settlers in the West Bank are hoping Trump's return to the White House is a cause for celebration - during his first term, but his administration took unprecedented steps to support Israel’s territorial claims.
Trump’s Win Spurs New 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.
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.
Israel hopes Trump win builds Middle East ties, official says
Israel is hoping Donald Trump’s return to the White House will lead to more cooperation in the Middle East, both on diplomacy and climate issues, an Israeli official said.
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,
What the Mike Huckabee pick could signal for the West Bank
The West Bank has seen escalating violence since Oct. 7, with Israeli soldiers pursuing militants in residential areas and ...
Democrats in Congress urge Biden to sanction Israelis over West Bank violence
WASHINGTON, Nov 14 (Reuters) - Nearly 90 Democratic lawmakers urged U.S. President Joe Biden to sanction members of Israeli ...
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IDF plans to re-demolish home of deadly West Bank attack gunman after it was rebuilt
In rare occurrence, troops again map home belonging to one of three involved in shooting attack that killed 1, injured 5; ...
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Israeli minister says he will push to annex parts of the West Bank once Trump takes office
Smotrich, a settler leader who lives in the West Bank, is part of the most right-wing governing coalition in Israeli ...
Second suspect arrested in series of sexual assaults in West Gulf Bank area
Police already had one person in custody. On Friday, HPD said they arrested a second suspect who allegedly tried to attack ...
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Pendleton Community Bank kicks off 100 anniversary celebration
A West Virginia-based bank chain is celebrating a century of operation next year and kicked off the start of their anniversary celebration Friday.
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Canadian soldiers in West Bank face a murkier mission as Gaza war clouds the future of a two-state solution
The USSC is intended to manage communication between Palestinian and Israeli forces, such as counterterrorism operations, ...
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Open for 64 years, this West Bank sno-ball stand is moving and expanding the menu
A beloved family-run sno-ball stand will now be open year-round and serve food after moving locations from Westwego to ...