President Donald Trump speaks after signing an executive order regarding TikTok in the Oval Office at the White House, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
President Donald Trump speaks after signing an executive order regarding TikTok in the Oval Office at the White House, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥 President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank.
鈥淭here鈥檚 been enough,鈥 Trump, apparently referring to Israel, told reporters in the Oval Office while signing executive orders unrelated to Middle East policy. He added, 鈥淚t鈥檚 time to stop now.鈥
Trump has long bragged about his close relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but the president has faced pressure from Arab leaders, who have publicly expressed concerns about the Israeli military acting to annex more territory.
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Unlike Gaza, where Israel鈥檚 war with Hamas continues, the West Bank is governed by the Palestinian Authority.
Ten countries, including Britain, France, Canada and Australia, recognized Palestinian statehood this week, hoping to revive the long-moribund peace process, a move that the U.S. and Israel have vehemently rejected. Germany, one of Israel鈥檚 closest allies, has not joined the calls for a ceasefire or the push for Palestinian statehood, but has .
are outraged by Israel鈥檚 intensifying offensive in Gaza, and .
The European Union . The prospect of is growing, and Israeli tourists have in some countries.
