West Bank, Vance and Israel
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The Israeli PM called the Knesset vote ‘a deliberate political provocation by the opposition to sow discord during’ Vance’s visit
The mounting frustrations come as a succession of senior officials are passing through Israel this week looking to keep a fragile ceasefire in place.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio made clear Friday that Israel annexing the West Bank would “threaten” peace in the Gaza Strip — after ruling out the US working with the United Nations’ Palestinian refugee agency to rebuild the shattered coastal enclave.