West Bank & Jerusalem
Ben Gvir escalates annexation demands for occupied West Bank
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Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir claimed the entire occupied West Bank "belongs to Israel" and vowed to dismantle the Palestinian Authority, according to Middle East Eye. Ben Gvir's statements represent an escalation of calls for formal annexation of territory the international community considers occupied Palestinian land.
The minister's remarks reflect the hardline position of Israel's far-right political faction within the current government coalition.
