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Trump Blocks West Bank Annexation as Netanyahu Defends War at UN

The pledge signals a U.S. red line on West Bank policy, reflecting mounting diplomatic pressure on Israel.

Overview

  • President Trump said he will not allow Israel to annex the occupied West Bank, marking his first public stance on the issue and following his team's presentation of a 21-point peace outline to Arab and Muslim states.
  • In a UN address, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel has “crushed the essential machine of Hamas,” thanked Trump for support against Iran, and drew boos and walkouts from diplomats.
  • Gaza’s civil defence reported at least 22 people killed in overnight Israeli strikes, while the IDF said it hit more than 140 targets across the enclave in 24 hours.
  • Netanyahu’s office ordered loudspeakers set up along the Gaza border to broadcast his speech, a step some hostage families condemned as psychological harm to their loved ones.
  • Israel confirmed airstrikes in Sanaa targeting Houthi assets, with Israel’s defense minister claiming “dozens” of militants were killed as Houthi-run media reported at least nine dead and 174 injured.