Annexation

Rabbi Prof. Dov Fischer:

The March of Jewish History: Macron, Europeans, and Annexation

Even the worst tragedies serve as our springboards to become stronger. Just you wait, Mssr. Macron, just you wait...Opinion.

Palestinian expert: Israel is annexing Judea and Samaria

A Palestinian expert claims that Israel is effectively annexing the territories of Judea and Samaria by clearing grazing areas and landscaping.

Report:

Israel to threaten to annex land from Gaza if hostages harmed

Israeli media reports Israel to adopt new policy against Hamas based on assumption the threat of the loss of land is considered a more serious threat in Gaza.

Bezalel Smotrich:

'Hostage deal will lead to rivers of blood spilled'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich proposed that instead, Israel should annex Gaza until the hostages are returned.

Proceed with annexation while holding space for Palestinian Arabs

It is up to Israel, with Trump's support in the face of the inevitable international anti-Semitic backlash, to convey to the Palestinian Arabs that part, but not all, of Judea and Samaria is theirs to have, but only if they lay down their weapons for good. Opinion.

Annex Gaza, Judea and Samaria

Activists for a Greater Israel want the government to annex Gaza, Judea, and Samaria. Former ambassador David Friedman seems to agree in his recent book. Review.

Report:

Trump to focus on Iran threat, Israeli sovereignty not on agenda

Israeli media reports than US President-Elect told PM Netanyahu and Republicans have told Israeli officials that the application of Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria is not a priority for the incoming administration.

PA declares fight against Israeli 'annexation'

Palestinian Authority announces increase in legal and diplomatic activity in an attempt to thwart Israeli steps that led to the annexation of approximately 100,000 dunams in Judea and Samaria.

Hamas official:

'Palestinian people will stop occupation's annexation plans'

Senior Hamas official calls for another Intifada, vows Palestinian 'iron will' will thwart application of Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu:

'Annexation when Trump returns'

The Prime Minister said recently in closed talks that after Trump's entry into the White House, the issue of sovereignty over the Judea and Samaria areas should be revisited.

Jonathan Pollard:

The need for annexation

It may be time for our people to make their voices heard about the necessity of annexing Gaza. Opinion.

US warns Israel:

'Transferring authority to Smotrich is a step toward annexation'

Govt. official responds: It's unthinkable the US would interfere in the working of the Israeli government in this way.

Report:

Netanyahu promised Saudis to refrain from annexation

Since his victory in the last elections, designated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been in under-the-radar contact with Riyad.

US ambassador Nides:

'We will fight against any attempt at annexation'

The ambassador stated that the US is against the annexation of Judea and Samaria, says he intends on working closely with new government.

Annexation and International Law

Annexing the land of another country acquired by war is illegal according to international law… or so they say. But look again. Op-ed.

NATO condemns Russia's annexation of Ukrainian regions

In response to annexation, Zelenskyy submits 'accelerated' application for Ukraine to join NATO.

Russia to annex occupied parts of Ukraine tomorrow

Spokesman for Russian President Vladimir Putin says formal order annexing 4 occupied parts of Ukraine to Russia to be signed tomorrow.

Trump letter gave go-ahead to annex Judea and Samaria

In a newly obtained letter to Netanyahu, the former president authorized the annexation if Israel accepts Palestinian state

US warns:

Russia planning to annex additional Ukrainian territory

National Security Council spokesman: Russia laying groundwork to annex Ukrainian territory, in a similar manner to annexation of Crimea.

How Area C annexation was prevented during Netanyahu's watch

A phone call or two might have turned the tide.Op-ed.

Gantz: We prevented annexation

In a Zoom conference attended by thousands of Blue and White activists Gantz said: Preventing annexation paved the way for peace.

Israeli UN ambassador signals Israel hasn’t given up sovereignty

Erdan: 'He said stopping and not canceling, and we never gave up on our sovereignty.'

Settlers unsettled: The 'suspended' annexation

Is there a split between the organized Judea and Samaria leadership and their constituents?

Egypt intervening to stop sovereignty plan

Egyptian FM urges Palestinian Authority chief to restart negotiations with the US in hopes of 'ending thoughts of annexation.'

'Government is missing the target on sovereignty'

Samaria leader Yossi Dagan praises PM Netanyahu's management of coronavirus, emphasizes there's 'no better time than now' for sovereignty.

Likud pressuring Netanyahu to move forward with sovereignty plan

Samaria leader, Likud Youth, pressure PM Netanyahu to apply sovereignty. 'Opportunity which will not return.'

Government vote to block sovereignty?

Israel's government is set to give coalition agreement legal weight - but will the vote delay sovereignty indefinitely?

It's no wonder the students at Moriah College are confused

Students in a Jewish school should be focusing on Jewish sovereignty in Judea and Samaria as a modern-day miracle after 3000 years. Op-ed.

Left-wing activist Uri Zaki presents his view on 'annexation'

In Israel, nothing’s ever that simple. This plan split the country in two - those who prayed for annexation, and those who dreaded it.

'Trump plan will lead to separation from Palestinian Authority'

'We're in favor of a process which will lead to peace, don't want to harm peace agreements with our neighbors,' Foreign Min. Ashkenazi says.

Report: Arab leaders won't oppose sovereignty

Arab world indifferent to possibility of Israeli sovereignty, won't take steps to oppose it, report says.

The headline yelled: 50 Jewish Organizations Oppose Annexation!

Wow! 50 Jewish organizations.against applying sovereignty to Judea and Samaria? Let's take a closer look. Op-ed.

'Annexation will harm Palestinians' rights'

Over 100 Jewish legal experts urge Israel not to go through with annexation, warn of violations of 'human rights.'

i24NEWS Broadcast: Sovereignty and annexation

Watch the special i24NEWS edition speaking with experts and activists about the historic move

EU denies Jewish rights in Judea and Samaria - it knows better

Some 20 of 27 EU members were also League of Nations members and voted in 1922 to have Judea and Samaria part of the Jewish Homeland. Op-ed.

The Parasha and Current Events: Gifts that only Hashem can give

The very fact that so many gentile countries are opposed to our annexation is an indication that we should annex now!

Why the 42 leading British Jews are wrong about annexation

It is for Israel, and not those who live outside the country, to make these decisions. Opinion.

Prime Minister Netanyahu, now is the time to act

Italians come from Italy, French come from France and Jews come from Judea. WithTrump still in office, now is the time to annex. Op-ed.

'Trump and David Friedman want the best for the State of Israel'

MK Ayelet Shaked explains opposition to creation of Palestinian state, and which changes need to be made to the 'Deal of the Century.'

Some Israelis fear 'nightmare' of being isolated by Trump plan

'We won't be able to leave without a military escort, there will be more bombs and shootings,' Otniel resident Efrat Dahan says.

Ehud Olmert taunts:

'Netanyahu's a pathological coward; he won't annex territories'

Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Netanyahu trial and government: 'Coalition built on fraud and mistrust, therefore cannot stand.'

INTO THE FRAY: Pipes vs. Pipes in the New York Times

Daniel Pipes has been scrupulously strict in avoiding any action-oriented prescriptions to achieve his “Israeli Victory”; until now. Op-ed.

Netanyahu's annexation plan can't be stopped

Annexation of the Jordan Valley is a long-standing Israeli objective due to its strategic importance, going back to PM Yitzhak Rabin. Op-ed.

On Judea and Samaria, it's withdrawal or annexation, stupid

Jews in Israel, make peace with your own identity and history and claim what is yours. Opinion.

Jewish Democratic Council of America endorses Biden

JDCA is 'an important new voice for the progressive values that unite us,' Biden says. Poll shows Biden receiving 67% of Jewish votes in US.

Abbas: If Israel annexes - all agreements will be cancelled

PA chairman says agreements with Israel and the US will be "absolutely null" if Israel annexes any part of Judea and Samaria.

PA spokesman: The US has no right to decide our fate

Nabil Abu Rudeineh blasts Pompeo who said that “annexation is an Israeli decision.”

PA working to prevent Israeli annexation

Deputy Fatah leader says PA in contact with world powers to prevent Israel from advancing its plan to annex parts of Judea and Samaria.

Top PLO official: Annexation will undermine security

PLO's Saeb Erekat warns that regional stability will be undermined if Israel applies sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

Liberman: Netanyahu promised not to annex Jordan Valley

MK Liberman claims: PM Netanyahu promised King Abdullah that talk of annexation was 'just for elections.'

'Without sovereignty, we'll have a Palestinian terror state'

Defense Min. Bennett urges immediate vote on sovereignty, says 'there'll never be a better time' to do it.

New UN resolution would condemn Israeli annexation

Draft Security Council resolution seeks to rebuke Trump peace plan by condemning Israeli plan to annex communities in Judea and Samaria.

Ambassador Friedman:

'US wants to set up committee with Israel for sovereignty'

US Ambassador to Israel says administration wants to work with Israel to ensure sovereignty plans do not go beyond map presented.

Report: Netanyahu to forgo Jordan Valley annexation

Prime Minister reportedly not planning to annex Jordan Valley at this time - will instead settle for smaller annexation of Maale Adumim.

Jordan: Annexation of Jordan Valley would blow up peace process

Jordan’s Foreign Minister warns against Israeli annexation of the Jordan Valley, says it would "destroy the two-state solution".

Sovereignty:

PM waiting for green light from US for Jordan Valley annexation

Likud officials clarify: PM Netanyahu asked for 'green light' from US to apply sovereignty to the Jordan Valley.

Netanyahu: 'Why wait for elections to apply sovereignty?'

PM Netanyahu urges MK Gantz to approve annexation of Jordan Valley, instead of waiting for after March elections.

ICC's investigation spurred by Netanyahu's annexation promise

ICC prosecutor cites Netanyahu's pre-election promise to annex 'large parts of the West Bank' as one of the factors for investigation.

European Union warns Israel against annexation

EU condemns Netanyahu's plans to apply sovereignty to Jordan Valley and Dead Sea area, calling move 'illegal'.

25 former Israeli defense officials lobby against annexation

Ex-Israeli security officials laud passage of resolution in US endorsing 2-state-solution, warn against annexation of Judea, Samaria.