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24-10-2025
US Vice-President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have criticized Israel's parliament for voting to annex parts of the occupied West Bank, calling it a 'very stupid political stunt' and warning it could threaten President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan. The vote was a symbolic step by far-right politicians in the Knesset, and it is unclear whether it will become law. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office distanced itself from the vote, stating that his Likud party did not support the bill. The Palestinian foreign ministry condemned the move, saying Israel would have no sovereignty over Palestinian land.
Entities: JD Vance, Marco Rubio, Israel, West Bank, Donald Trump • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
24-10-2025
Israeli lawmakers advanced two bills to annex the West Bank despite President Trump's previous objections. The move was met with condemnation from the Palestinian foreign ministry and Jordan's foreign ministry, who cited violations of international law. Vice President JD Vance was visiting Israel during the vote, meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the Gaza ceasefire. The annexation bills were promoted by far-right ministers, but Netanyahu's Likud party largely abstained from the vote. The West Bank has been occupied by Israel since 1967, and the international community considers Israeli settlements there to be illegal.
Entities: Israel, West Bank, JD Vance, Benjamin Netanyahu, President Trump • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
24-10-2025
US Vice President JD Vance criticized Israel's parliament for voting to advance a bill on annexing the occupied West Bank, calling it a 'very stupid political stunt'. The vote passed narrowly during Vance's visit to Israel. Vance stated that the West Bank will not be annexed by Israel, reiterating the Trump administration's policy. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office also criticized the vote, calling it a 'deliberate political provocation'. Vance discussed the need for an international security force to disarm Hamas and for reconstruction in Gaza.
Entities: JD Vance, Israel, West Bank, Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump administration • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
24-10-2025
US Ambassador-designate for International Religious Freedom Mark Walker visited Israel, meeting with hostage families and expressing support for the country's resilience in the face of Hamas captivity. Walker, a former Republican congressman and Baptist pastor, was nominated by President Trump to serve as the nation's top global envoy for religious liberty. He emphasized the 'spiritual and historic bond' between the US and Israel, praising the Trump administration's efforts to drive the region toward peace. Walker also addressed criticism from some within the evangelical community regarding its close alignment with Israel, rejecting efforts to undermine the partnership.
Entities: Mark Walker, Israel, United States, Hamas, President Trump • Tone: positive • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
