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Israel's Knesset Approves West Bank Annexation, Ignites Tensions

7/29/2025

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On July 23, the Israeli Knesset passed a controversial motion to annex the West Bank, impacting 2.1 million Palestinians living under occupation since 1967. This decision, backed by 71 votes, is expected to heighten tensions and amplify calls for rights among the Arab population, directly confronting Israel's ethno-nationalist agenda.

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On July 23, the Israeli Knesset passed a controversial motion to annex the West Bank, impacting 2.1 million Palestinians living under occupation since 1967. This decision, backed by 71 votes, is expected to heighten tensions and amplify calls for rights among the Arab population, directly confronting Israel's ethno-nationalist agenda.