The US president said he had given his word to Arab leaders that the annexation will not take place. Vice President JD Vance said the Israeli parliament’s vote on West Bank annexation was “an insult.”
Secretary of State Rubio arrives in Israel to discuss Gaza’s future
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyanhu, where the two discussed the implementation of US President Donald Trump’s plan for the region.
According to Rubio, his visit was to “reaffirm America’s unwavering commitment to Israel’s security,” as well as “engage with partners” regarding Trump’s peace plan, which Rubio called “historic” on his X account.
Israeli media reported US and Israeli officials would discuss issue of the Gaza Strip’s transitional government during Rubio’s visit.
Hamas, Fatah hold meeting in Egypt regarding Gaza — report
Delegations from rival Palestinian factions Hamasand Fatah are holding a meeting in Egypt to discuss “arrangements after ending the war in Gaza” as part of the second phase of US President Donald Trump’s plan, according to Egyptian outlet Al-Qahera News.
The delegations were meeting “to discuss the national scene in general and arrangements after ending the war in Gaza,” according to the report.
Al-Qahera News is known to be close to the country’s intelligence services
The report also said Egypt is preparing to hold a conference on the reconstruction of Gaza in the second half of November.
