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Trump opposes Israeli annexation of West Bank, White House official says

AL-MONITOR
Feb 9, 2026
A new Israeli settlement near the town of Beita, near Nablus, in the Israeli‑occupied West Bank, February 9, 2026. REUTERS/Ammar Awad
A new Israeli settlement near the town of Beita, near Nablus, in the Israeli‑occupied West Bank, February 9, 2026. REUTERS/Ammar Awad — Ammar Awad

WASHINGTON, Feb 9 (Reuters) - A White House official on Monday reiterated U.S. President Donald Trump's opposition toward Israel annexing the West Bank.

"A stable West Bank keeps Israel secure and is in line with this administration’s goal to achieve peace in the region," the official said.

(Reporting by Costas Pitas)

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