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.
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.
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 network of military checkpoints as
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.
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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IDF says dozens of masked settlers carried out arson attack on West Bank village
Military suspects perpetrators came from settlement of Itamar, after a Palestinian reportedly attacked Israeli man and stole ...
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 ...
Uncertainty Ahead For UN Agency's Students In West Bank Camp
In the crowded Qalandia refugee camp, UNRWA's training centre is an island of calm where young people from the occupied West ...
Democrats in Congress urge Biden to sanction Israelis over West Bank violence
WASHINGTON, Nov 14 (Reuters) - Nearly 90 Democratic lawmakers urged U.S. President Joe Biden to sanction members of Israeli ...
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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; ...
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Palestine says Israeli checkpoints divide West Bank, implementing ‘de facto annexation’
These measures part of larger plan to implement ‘spatial division’ of West Bank, facilitating expansion of Israeli ...
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Palestinians in the West Bank reflect on Donald Trump’s election win
Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Palestinians in Ramallah reacted on Thursday to president-elect ...
Second suspect arrested in series of sexual assaults in West Gulf Bank area
Police already had one person in custody. On Friday, HPD said they arrested a second suspect who allegedly tried to attack ...