America has expressed strong objection to Israel’s decision to occupy the West Bank. The Trump administration termed it against America’s policies and said that this decision could pose a threat to peace in the Middle East.
Washington/New Delhi. America has expressed strong objection to the Israeli Parliament’s decision to initially approve the West Bank occupation laws. US Vice President JD Vance has described the voting in the Knesset on the issue of annexing the West Bank into Israel as against Trump’s policy. This issue has also been opposed by Islamic countries such as Qatar, United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.
Israel’s move against Trump’s policies
US Vice President JD Vance said, this step taken by Israel is strictly against the policy of President Donald Trump. The Trump administration has clearly stated that Israel will never try to capture the West Bank. If the voting in Israel’s Parliament was a political stunt, then it is indeed a very insulting thing.
Netanyahu’s decision a threat to peace
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has strongly warned against Israel’s attempts to occupy the West Bank. He has described the voting conducted to increase Israeli sovereignty over this area as a threat to peace. Let us tell you that this voting took place in the Knesset when, just a few days ago, US President Trump signed a peace agreement in Egypt with the aim of ending Israel’s two-year invasion in Gaza. Marco Rubio said, “Occupy measures could jeopardize the peace deal.
I will not allow Israel to occupy the West Bank – Trump
The Trump administration has warned Israel that any unilateral occupation of the West Bank will be considered as crossing the red line. Earlier, in September, Donald Trump had clearly said that I will not allow Israel to occupy the West Bank. This will never happen. At the same time, Marco Rubio also said that such decisions can put regional diplomacy in danger.
What is West Bank?
Israel captured the West Bank from Jordan during the 1967 Six Day War and has maintained military control over the area ever since. However, subsequent governments maintained distance from its formal annexation and expanded settlements in the area. This is a kind of occupation of Palestinian territory, which would be a violation of international law.