Israeli Parliament Moves to Annex West Bank: What This Means for America’s Strategic Interests

In a razor-thin margin of 25 to 24 votes, the Israeli Parliament, known as the Knesset, approved a preliminary bill to impose full Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria—the biblical names for what much of the world recognizes as the occupied West Bank. This legislative step marks the beginning of what could become a formal annexation of these contested territories.While supporters claim this act restores ancestral rights and strengthens Israel’s security, it also risks inflaming regional tensions and complicating America’s vital role as a mediator in Middle East peace efforts. The bill states plainly that Israel will apply its laws...