Trump, West Bank and Israel

As settlers expand their hold on the West Bank, Trump's election gives them even more hope
Supporters of Israel's decades-old settlement enterprise in the occupied Palestinian territories have been quick to welcome Donald Trump's recent U.S. election victory and what they clearly expect will be a boon to their aim of formally annexing the West Bank.
Israel’s West Bank settlers hope Trump’s return will pave the way for major settlement expansion
Advocates of Jewish settlement in the West Bank believe they have reason to celebrate after Donald Trump's election win.
Trump’s Win Spurs New Push for West Bank Annexation in Israel
The idea is seen as illegal by most of the international community and could threaten Israel’s relations with its Arab allies.
Far-Right Minister Calls for Israeli Sovereignty in West Bank in 2025
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel's far-right finance minister said on Monday that he hopes Israel will extend sovereignty into the occupied West Bank in 2025.
With Trump win, Israeli minister calls to annex parts of West Bank
Comments Monday by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich were the strongest display yet of how Trump’s election has emboldened Israeli hard-liners.
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.
Israel hopes Trump win builds Middle East ties, official says
Israel is hoping Donald Trump’s return to the White House will lead to more cooperation in the Middle East, both on diplomacy and climate issues, an Israeli official said.
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,
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Central Israel in danger: A look at the terror threat from the Palestinian-run West Bank
Last week, Regavim hosted a fact-finding media tour of the IDF’s seam line firing zone that separates Judea and Samaria (aka ...
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IDF plans to re-demolish home of deadly West Bank attack gunman after it was rebuilt
In rare occurrence, troops again map home belonging to one of three involved in shooting attack that killed 1, injured 5; ...
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 ...
What the Mike Huckabee pick could signal for the West Bank
The West Bank has seen escalating violence since Oct. 7, with Israeli soldiers pursuing militants in residential areas and ...
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Palestine accuses Israel of ‘de facto annexation’ in West Bank
Palestine on Friday accused Israel of enforcing a 'de facto annexation' of the occupied West Bank, citing an extensive ...
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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 ...