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Netanyahu's Cabinet Pushes West Bank Annexation Amid Rising Tensions

7/3/2025

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Israeli cabinet ministers from Netanyahu's Likud party are pushing for the annexation of the West Bank, citing the October 7 Hamas attack as a catalyst for asserting Israeli sovereignty. As tensions rise, Netanyahu prepares to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump next week to discuss a potential ceasefire in Gaza.

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Israeli cabinet ministers from Netanyahu's Likud party are pushing for the annexation of the West Bank, citing the October 7 Hamas attack as a catalyst for asserting Israeli sovereignty. As tensions rise, Netanyahu prepares to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump next week to discuss a potential ceasefire in Gaza.