Published: 25 June 2020
Last updated: 4 March 2024
Pompeo echoes Gantz by bashing Palestinians for refusal to negotiate on annexation (Al-Monitor)
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo blasted the Palestinians today for their refusal to negotiate over a looming Israeli annexation of the West Bank — one day after Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz made similar comments, seemingly bringing him closer to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s position
Foreign Minister Ashkenazi says Israel unlikely to annex Jordan Valley — report (Times of Israel)
Public broadcaster quotes top diplomat telling associates ‘everyone understands’ the Jewish state won’t extend sovereignty over the contested area
Israel annexation plans for West Bank leave Palestinians in despair (BBC)
Thousands gather in Tel Aviv to protest Jordan Valley annexation (Jerusalem Post)
"Don't be fooled, annexation is an economic catastrophe for both sides. It will ruin everything we've worked to build together"
Photo: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo meets with Israeli Blue and White party leader Benny Gantz in Jerusalem, May 13 (Sebastian Scheiner/Pool/Reuters)
