Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, has given preliminary approval to a bill that seeks to formally annex the occupied West Bank into Israeli territory, effectively extending Israeli sovereignty over the Palestinian land. The bill passed by a narrow 25–24 vote and must undergo three more rounds of voting before becoming law. Despite opposing the bill, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced support for it from some coalition and opposition members. The proposal has drawn sharp condemnation from the Palestinian Authority, Hamas, and Arab nations including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan, all warning that it violates international law and threatens peace efforts. The move also contradicts recent U.S. policy statements discouraging annexation. Critics say the legislation undermines the two-state solution and further entrenches Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories.
A bill to formally annex the occupied West Bank into Israeli territory has passed its first stage in the Israeli Parliament. If fully approved, the legislation would effectively integrate the Palestinian territory into Israel, extending Israeli sovereignty over the area.
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