Israel, West Bank and Donald Trump

Trump’s Win Spurs New 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 ...
Israel's West Bank settlers hope Trump's return will pave the way for major settlement expansion
As Donald Trump’s victory became apparent in last week's U.S. elections, Jewish West Bank settlement advocates popped bottles of champagne and danced to the Bee Gees at a winery in the heart of the occupied territory,
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.
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.
Far-right minister calls for Israeli sovereignty in West Bank in 2025
Israel's far-right finance minister said on Monday he hoped Israel would extend sovereignty into the occupied West Bank in 2025 and that he would push the government to engage the incoming Trump administration to gain Washington's support.
Huckabee ready to support annexation of West Bank as Trump’s ambassador to Israel
Mike Huckabee, Trump's pick to represent the United States in Jerusalem, discusses his vision for the territories and his support for Israel - Click on the link for more.
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 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.
Trump's new leaders want to 'annex West Bank and make criticism of Israel illegal'
The President-elect's Israel ambassador and Homeland Security director have both previously disclosed their stances on controversial issues related 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,
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Could the annexation of the West Bank be the policy of Trump's new administration?
The former governor of Arkansas has a history of close relations with the settler movement and the fact he’s been given the ...
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Israeli-Palestinian film on West Bank occupation branded 'antisemitic' by Berlin city portal
The film, directed by Israeli journalist Yuval Abraham and Palestinian journalist Basel Adra, won the Documentary Film Award ...
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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 ...
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Man arrested and charged in series of sexual assaults along W. Gulf Bank, HPD says
Houston police said the suspect played a role in the cases but added that an investigation determined a second suspect also ...
Opinion: Increasing violence in the West Bank cannot be ignored
Many readers may have missed the news of increasing settler violence and land theft against Palestinians in the West Bank.
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IDF soldier moderately hurt as settlers attack troops evacuating West Bank outpost
An Israeli soldier was moderately wounded after a group of some 50 settlers hurled stones and glass bottles at troops, ...
Live Briefing: Trump’s latest picks for administration likely to buoy Israel hard-liners
Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense, Mike Huckabee as U.S. ambassador to Israel and John Ratcliffe as CIA chief could appeal to some top Israeli officials.
Trump’s Middle East Picks Signal Staunch Pro-Israel Policy
Mike Huckabee and Steven Witkoff have both made pro-Israel statements. Here’s a closer look at the two men who will help shape Mr. Trump’s approach in the Middle East.