Trump rejects Israeli West Bank annexation: White House Official

A White House official stated that President Trump views stability in the Palestinian territory as crucial for achieving peace in the region and opposes Israel’s annexation of the occupied West Bank. This comes after eight Muslim-majority countries, including Egypt, Indonesia, and Saudi Arabia, condemned Israel’s approval of measures to expand control over Palestinian territory, making it easier for Israelis to acquire land for new settlements. The countries denounced Israel’s move in the strongest terms, emphasizing the illegality of the settlements under international law.

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