"A White House official has reiterated Donald Trump's opposition towards Israel annexing the West Bank, after Israeli plans were announced that would pave the way for more settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory. The measures, announced on Sunday, included allowing Jewish Israelis to buy West Bank land directly, and extending greater Israeli control over areas where the Palestinian Authority exercises power. It was unclear when the new rules, approved by Israel's security cabinet, would take effect but they do not require further approval."
"Earlier, the UK called on Israel to reverse its decision, saying: The UK strongly condemns the Israeli security cabinet's decision yesterday to expand Israeli control over the West Bank. Any unilateral attempt to alter the geographic or demographic make-up of Palestine is wholly unacceptable and would be inconsistent with international law. We call on Israel to reverse these decisions immediately, the statement added."
A White House official reiterated Donald Trump's opposition to Israeli annexation of the West Bank and emphasized that a stable West Bank keeps Israel secure and aligns with the administration's peace goals. Israel's security cabinet approved measures allowing Jewish Israelis to buy West Bank land directly and extending Israeli control over areas where the Palestinian Authority currently exercises power; the measures do not require further approval. More than 500,000 Israelis live in settlements and outposts in the West Bank, while around three million Palestinians live there. The UK and the UN expressed strong concern and called for reversal, warning of harm to a two-state solution.
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