Top US diplomat says endorsement of West Bank sovereignty 'might be counterproductive,' US president has 'made clear' annexation 'not something we'd be supportive of right now' The post Headed for Israel,

Trump calls for Netanyahu pardon amid corruption trial, sparking outrage from Israeli leftists who slam the move as interference in internal affairs.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio cautioned that Israel’s plan to advance a bill applying sovereignty in the West Bank risks undermining the Gaza ceasefire deal ahead of his visit to Israel. The Knesset's approval of advancing a bill to apply Israeli sovereignty in the West Bank poses a threat to the Gaza ceasefire deal,

According to the proposal, “the laws, judicial system, administration, and sovereignty of the State of Israel shall apply to all areas of settlement in Judea and Samaria. ” The Knesset approved advancing a bill to apply Israeli sovereignty in the West Bank on Wednesday.

President Donald Trump fumed as his speech to the Knesset in Israel was interrupted by two far-left, pro-Palestinian Israeli lawmakers, ABC News reported. As Trump was addressing the Israeli Knesset legislature on Monday, a sign was held up that read “Recognize Palestine,” and two Knesset members began shouting at the president.

MK Avi Maoz's bill to apply Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria passed in a preliminary reading with a one-vote majority. Likud MK Yuli Edelstein broke with his party to vote for the bill.

"Israel’s population decreased by 29,700 citizens due to emigration; in 2023, by 58,600 people; and in 2024, up to August, by 36,900 Israelis," a Knesset Research and Information Center member said. A report showing a spike in citizens leaving Israel since 2022,

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called on President Donald Trump’s U.S. to take the lead in applying pressure on Israel to stop violating the ceasefire with Hamas, claiming the Islamist militant group was adhering to the truce.