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Trump says he will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank

Sep 25, 2025, 1:58 PM | Updated: 3:58 pm

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President Donald Trump speaks after signing an executive order regarding TikTok in the Oval Office at the White House, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank.

“There’s been enough,” Trump, apparently referring to Israel, told reporters in the Oval Office while signing executive orders unrelated to Middle East policy. He added, “It’s time to stop now.”

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Trump says he will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank