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Israel told France and UK it would annex parts of West Bank if they recognise Palestinian state: Report
26 May 2025 18:19 BST
Israel's Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer threatened the UK and France that Israel would annex parts of the occupied West Bank if the countries recognise a Palestinian state, Haaretz reported on Monday.
Dermer told the foreign minister of France that Israel would annex parts of Area C in the occupied West Bank and legalise several Israeli settlements as well. France is set to host a conference in June with Saudi Arabia, where discussions about recognising a Palestinian state will be held.
All Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank are illegal under international law.