Trump, West Bank and Israel

As settlers expand their hold on the West Bank, Trump's election gives them even more hope
Supporters of Israel's decades-old settlement enterprise in the occupied Palestinian territories have been quick to welcome Donald Trump's recent U.S. election victory and what they clearly expect will be a boon to their aim of formally annexing the West Bank.
Israeli Right, Pushing to Annex West Bank, Sees Allies in Trump’s Picks
Arab Americans and liberal Jewish voters, however, have ample reason to fear the naming of pro-settlement, pro-Netanyahu officials to top foreign policy posts in the new administration.
Trump’s Win Spurs New Push for West Bank Annexation in Israel
The idea is seen as illegal by most of the international community and could threaten Israel’s relations with its Arab allies.
Trump ambassador pick Huckabee says administration could back West Bank annexation
Former Arkansas governor, an ardent settlement supporter, cautions that he will not be the one to set policy; does not rule out resettling Gaza Strip
With Trump win, Israeli minister calls to annex parts of West Bank
Comments Monday by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich were the strongest display yet of how Trump’s election has emboldened Israeli hard-liners.
Eyeing Trump support, Israeli minister pushes for West Bank settlement annexation
Israel’s far-right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, has ordered preparations for the annexation of settlements in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
Israeli Minister Uses Trump Win to Propose Complete West Bank Takeover
A far-right Israeli minister congratulated Trump—and then announced that now is the time to annex the West Bank.
What the Mike Huckabee pick could signal for the West Bank
The West Bank has seen escalating violence since Oct. 7, with Israeli soldiers pursuing militants in residential areas and Jewish settlers mounting attacks on Palestinians in land grabs. Elizabeth Palmer looks at what President-elect Donald Trump's election victory and his selection of Mike Huckabee for U.
Trump picks Mike Huckabee to serve as US ambassador to Israel
President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he has nominated former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee to serve as United States ambassador to Israel.
Trump US Election Win Comes With a Catch for Israel’s Far Right
The day after the US election, right-wing factions in Israel clearly felt emboldened. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, a leader of the 600,000‑strong West Bank Jewish settler movement, told reporters that Donald Trump’s victory gives Israel the chance to impose sovereignty over that area,
Palestinians in the West Bank reflect on Donald Trump’s election win
Palestinians in Ramallah reacted on Thursday to president-elect Donald Trump’s initial administration picks, including his choices for future ambassadors to Israel and the U.N., both of whom are expected to be pro-Israel.
Israel’s West Bank settlers hope Trump’s return will pave the way for major settlement expansion
Advocates of Jewish settlement in the West Bank believe they have reason to celebrate after Donald Trump's election win.
Trump’s Cabinet Picks Are the Israeli Settler Movement’s Dream Come True
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Trump and the Israeli right resume their embrace
Right-wing Israelis have embraced fresh Trump appointees like Mike Huckabee and Elise Stefanik, foreshadowing a closer ...
Israeli West Bank settlers hope Trump’s return will pave the way for major settlement expansion
Settlers in the West Bank are hoping Trump's return to the White House is a cause for celebration - during his first term, ...
Trump says JPMorgan's Dimon won't be invited to join his administration
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon will not be invited to be a part of Donald Trump's administration, the U.S. president-elect ...