Annexation

Smotrich deserves 'at least 15 seats' for West Bank actions, former justice minister claims

Ramon made the comments on the Gatekeeper podcast with journalist Nissim Sofer during a discussion about the political system and the electoral landscape.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich attends a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem, July 1, 2026.
View of a graffiti sprayed by unknown attackers, ancient archeological site of Sebastia, near the West Bank city of Nablus, November 30, 2024.

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FORMER OTZMA YEHUDIT chair Michael Ben-Ari (left) and Zehut party leader Moshe Feiglin (right) agree to run in a joint list ahead of elections, Wednesday, May 7, 2026.

Zehut party leader to run in elections on joint list with ex-Otzma Yehudit chair

Jonathan Pollard seen during a tour of the Sovereignty movement and the Bik'at HaYarden Regional Council in the Jordan Valley, in the West Bank on February 12, 2023.

Ex-spy Jonathan Pollard joins politics, calls to annex Gaza Strip


What does the US election have to do with Middle East peacemaking?

Another question that comes up in terms of US Mideast policy under a reelected Trump is whether the administration would abandon the Palestinian issue completely or try to renew ties with Ramallah.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump walks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed at the White House in Washington on September 15.

Netanyahu may end de facto settler freeze, allow plans for 5,000 homes

The move comes in the aftermath of a Channel 12 poll that showed Netanyahu’s Likud party had dropped to 29 mandates, compared to the 36 mandates it had received in the March elections.

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu gives a press statement at the PM's office in Jerusalem, on August 13, 2020.

Bahrain to UN: Peace with Israel was in exchange for stop to annexation

Bahrain had followed the example set by the United Arab Emirates, Khalifa said, as he lauded it for its “courageous,” “successful” and “blessed step” on behalf of regional peace.

A MAN holds a poster depicting Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa during a protest against normalization of relations with Israel earlier this month in the Gaza Strip.

Bahrain to UNGA: Peace with Israel was in exchange for halting annexation

Bahrain had followed the example set by the United Arab Emirates, Khalifa said, as he lauded the UAE for its “courageous,” “successful” and “blessed step” on behalf of regional peace.

U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 21, 2017

Gantz urges Netanyahu to end de-facto settler building freeze

At issue are building plans for some 5,000 housing units, of which 2,000 apartments are waiting final approvals and another 3,000 are ready for deposit.

A view of the West Bank

Something is rotten in the State of Israel

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is up to his old tricks.

A view of the West Bank

Sisi to Netanyahu: I support UAE deal, refrain from West Bank annexation

Netanyahu’s office reported that the Prime Minister thanked Sisi for his help in promoting stability in the region, particularly in Gaza.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (right) speaks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during their meeting ahead of the UN General Assembly last September (2017).

Can Netanyahu trade halting annexation for erasing the ’67 line?

Netanyahu urged patience for the process to play itself out. Then he shored up his speech with some shoe leather politics.

Israeli youth demonstrate as they call on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to declare sovereignty over Israel's settlements in the West Bank, in Jerusalem February 13, 2020

UAE-Israel deal has guarantee that annexation not happening, UAE official

Stopping sovereignty moves was “prerequisite” for normalization, the official said, and confirms that F-35 sale was not part of the deal.

A United Arab Emirates (UAE) flag waves alongside an Israeli flag

Minister Akunis: I'll promote annexation and oppose a Palestinian state

Netanyahu talks peace, but not sovereignty in settlement visit

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Minister Ofir Akunis: Israeli research has never received support to the extent that it was backed by this ministry during the past term of government.