Israel Minister Says Annexing West Bank ‘Only Sane Plan’
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Israeli Economy Minister Naftali Bennett defended his proposal to annex West Bank territory as “the only sane plan,” even as it threatened to tear apart the government.
Israeli leaders are contemplating unilateral action in the West Bank after the recent breakdown of peace talks with the Palestinians. Yesterday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s strongest coalition partner warned he would topple the governing coalition if it tries to extend Israeli sovereignty over any settlements as Bennett has proposed.