Trump Rejects Israeli Lawmakers’ Push to Annex the West Bank. President Donald Trump dismissed efforts by some Israeli lawmakers to annex the occupied West Bank, saying Israel is "not going to do anything with the West Bank.” The proposed bill, which would apply Israeli law to the territory Palestinians seek for a future state, narrowly passed its first reading in the Knesset. Vice President JD Vance, visiting Israel, called the move a "stupid political stunt" and reaffirmed Trump’s opposition to annexation. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that annexation efforts could jeopardize Trump’s Gaza peace plan and the fragile ceasefire it produced. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party refused to back the bill, calling it a “deliberate political provocation” during Vance’s visit. Far-right ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich supported the proposal, but analysts say it is unlikely to pass without Netanyahu’s approval. The U.S. administration remains focused on sustaining the Gaza truce and advancing Trump’s 20-point plan for reconstruction and eventual Palestinian governance. The annexation bid drew swift condemnation from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Indonesia, and 13 other Muslim-majority nations, as well as Arab and Islamic organizations. Trump’s team continues to pursue regional stability through his Gaza plan and efforts to expand the Abraham Accords to include Saudi Arabia. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT