Trump Draws the Line: White House Reaffirms Opposition to West Bank Annexation Ahead of High-Stakes Netanyahu Visit

A senior White House official reiterated on Monday night that President Donald Trump remains firmly opposed to any Israeli annexation of the occupied West Bank. The official emphasized that "a stable West Bank is crucial for Israel’s security," aligning with the administration’s broader goal of regional peace. The statement serves as a direct response to recent moves by Israel’s Security Cabinet to overhaul the legal and administrative status of the territory, pushing it closer to de facto annexation.

Trump has previously warned that Israel would "lose all U.S. support" if it moved forward with annexation, citing his commitment to Arab and Islamic leaders. As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to meet Trump in Washington this Wednesday, the issue of West Bank stability is expected to be a major point of contention. While Netanyahu’s coalition pushes for "sovereignty," Trump appears determined to protect the diplomatic architecture he has built, particularly the regional "Peace Council."