Published: 15 May 2020
Last updated: 4 March 2024
Violence overshadows Mike Pompeo's visit to Israel (Deutsche Welle)
In Israel, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has restated the Trump administration's plan that would see parts of the West Bank annexed. He met former army chief Gabi Ashkenazi, tipped to become Israeli foreign minister
Pompeo: New government has ‘right and obligation’ to decide if and how to annex (Times of Israel)
Wrapping up brief visit to Israel, US secretary of state says both Netanyahu and Gantz believe ‘thoughtful and pragmatic’ Trump peace plan is ‘basis on which we can move forward’
Netanyahu leaves annexation on back burner in talks with Pompeo (Al-Monitor)
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made no mention of annexation in his press conference with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, focusing instead on the pandemic, the US peace plan and Iran
Netanyahu to Pompeo: We'll promote peace and security based on understandings with Trump (Haaretz)
In joint statement with Pompeo in Jerusalem, Netanyahu says government with Gantz – to be sworn in Thursday – is an opportunity
Pompeo calls on Israel to consider 'all factors' when annexing occupied West Bank (Middle East Eye)
US Secretary of State urges Israeli leaders to make sure annexation plans align with Washington's plans for region
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Israeli soldier killed by large rock in West Bank raid (Al-Monitor)
Israeli staff Sergeant Amit ben Yigal was killed during a pre-dawn raid near Jenin when a large rock was dropped on his head, the first IDF death during military operations this year
Israeli soldier kills Palestinian teen in West Bank clash (Al-Monitor)
Teenager Zaid Qaysia was killed during clashes between Israeli troops and Palestinian residents of the Al-Fawar refugee camp Wednesday morning
Photo: Netanyahu and Pompeo deliver a joint statement at the Prime Minister's Residence in Jerusalem, May 13 (Kobi Gideon / GPO)
