Lost in the uproar over Donald Trump’s Gaza comments was another bombshell: the White House will soon announce its position on annexation of the West Bank. Signs indicate it will fully support expanding Israeli control over the occupied territory.
Israel lobby groups have given Trump over $230 million, part of the lobby’s pervasive influence in shaping American policy in favor of Israel
As winter approaches and blankets are in short supply, Israel destroys an aid truck; Pope Francis amplifies call for peace in the Holy Land; Netanyahu extends ‘hand of peace’ to Syrians as Israeli jets strike Damascus; Israel continues to violate ceasefire in Lebanon; Israeli settlers run the Wild, Wild West Bank.
Arrest warrants issued for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, former defense minister, Yoav Gallant for war crimes and crimes against humanity; ongoing atrocities in Gaza; US supports Israel in UN Security Council, Congress; more West Bank deaths; Trump may oppose West Bank annexation by Israel; more.
Advocates say Israel is using the conflict in Gaza to distract from its accelerated drive for full annexation of the West Bank.