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Israel Approves West Bank Annexation Amid Rising Tensions

7/24/2025

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Israel's Knesset has taken a bold step by approving a non-binding motion to annex the occupied West Bank, showcasing its determination to assert territorial claims. Backed by Likud and far-right factions, this move defies international calls for Palestinian statehood and comes amid rising tensions, including talks of annexing Gaza, as officials seek to reinforce Israel's grip on these contested lands.

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Israel's Knesset has taken a bold step by approving a non-binding motion to annex the occupied West Bank, showcasing its determination to assert territorial claims. Backed by Likud and far-right factions, this move defies international calls for Palestinian statehood and comes amid rising tensions, including talks of annexing Gaza, as officials seek to reinforce Israel's grip on these contested lands.