West Bank settlements must be annexed, says Benjamin Netanyahu
as Israeli government sworn in
Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed his vow to annex West Bank settlements on Sunday as his emergency unity government with chief rival, Benny Gantz, was sworn in just a week before his corruption trial is due to start.
Mr Netanyahus long-held desire to annex the territories, also held by Donald Trump, the US president, will lead to a collision with Palestinians and a host of other countries, and is seen as the end for hopes of a Palestinian state.
The time has come to apply Israeli law to them and write another glorious chapter in Zionist history, Mr Netanyahu said at the swearing-in ceremony.
The agreement allows Mr Netanyahu to present a proposal for annexation as soon as July 1. Getting annexation through before US presidential elections in November will likely be a priority for him as presidential candidate, Joe Biden, has unilaterally opposed the plans.
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