US official states Trump opposes West Bank annexation after Israeli security measures

On Monday, an unnamed White House official stated that President Donald Trump does not support the Israeli annexation of the West Bank. This statement followed a Sunday decision by the Israeli Security Council to approve measures expanding administrative control over territories governed by the Palestinian Authority, potentially violating the 1990s Oslo Accords. While the US official emphasized that a stable West Bank is crucial for Israeli security and peace goals, the administration refrained from direct criticism of the Israeli measures. The new Israeli rules are expected to facilitate the expansion of Jewish settlements in the occupied territories. Meanwhile, foreign ministers from several nations, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey, have condemned the imposition of this new legal and administrative reality. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with President Trump in Washington on Wednesday to discuss Iranian affairs. The US statement was released through Reuters as a response to the growing international concern over unilateral actions in the region. These measures are seen as a significant step toward deepening Israeli control over areas previously under Palestinian administrative influence.