King Abdullah, a staunch US ally, has also in recent months warned that Israeli policies along with Trump's peace plan would lead to conflict and deal a blow to Israeli-Jordanian relations.
Earlier this week, Seven Republican senators called on US President Donald Trump to support Israel extending its laws to parts of the West Bank.
After the meeting, the Palestinians held a rally to protest the annexation plan, the second of its kind this week.
Netanyahu has received mixed messages from the Trump administration over his plans, which would cover the strategic Jordan Valley
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Despite international opposition, Netanyahu pledges to begin applying Israeli sovereignty in the West Bank in July
David Brodt, former Finance Ministry director-general, warns of cost of Israeli plans to annex parts of the West Bank.
The plan would allow Israel to apply sovereignty to 30% percent of the West Bank, within Area C. All West Bank settlements would be included in that sovereignty plan.
Can Israel take advantage of a "historic opportunity" while preserving Israel’s peace treaties?
Gantz has opposed annexation in the past. The coalition agreement, however, allows for Netanyahu to move forward on annexation irrespective of Gantz’s position on the matter.
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