Chance (14 June 2020)
"Annexation of the West Bank"


 

Hello John and Doves,

PM Netanyahu had announced that he will annex parts of the West Bank, the 'strategic' Jordan Valley and dozens of Jewish settlements.  He wants to begin this process in July.


On 6 June, thousands of Israelis had a rally against the West Bank annexation plan.
Looks like not all Israelis are on board with annexing part of the West Bank.  Protesters against annexation are saying this does not bring solidarity between Israelis and Palestinians. It will not achieve anything.

Some believe this annexation will violate international law and inflame tensions.

President Trump's Middle East plan gives Israel 'approval' to annex Jewish settlements (subdivisions) and other parts of the West Bank.  PM Netanyahu may be submitting this plan to his cabinet and to parliament on July 1 for a possible vote of approval.

The plan includes a Palestinian state with less territory and no capital in east Jerusalem.  The Palestinians are against the plan, of course.

Many Muslim countries have spoken out against this plan and annexation - Jordan has been particularly vocal.  And Russia and Turkey have rejected the plan.

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem!

Maranatha!

Chance

Here are some related articles:

https://news.yahoo.com/israelis-rally-against-west-bank-annexation-plan-191957139.html
Israelis rally against West Bank annexation plan

https://foreignpolicy.com/2020/04/23/netanyahus-annexation-plan-is-a-threat-to-israels-national-security/
Benjamin Netanyahu’s West Bank Annexation Plan Is a Threat to Israel’s National Security and Peace With Jordan and Egypt

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200520-turkey-annexation-of-west-bank-is-a-crime/
Turkey: Annexation of West Bank is a crime – Middle East Monitor