U.S. Disapproves Israeli West Bank Annexation Amidst Political Stir

U.S. Vice President JD Vance made it clear on Thursday that President Donald Trump would oppose any Israeli attempts to annex the occupied West Bank, dismissing recent legislative moves as a "political stunt" lacking serious intent.

The controversial bill, which would apply Israeli law to the West Bank, has raised international concern, especially as it coincided with efforts to solidify a fragile ceasefire in Gaza. Vance's statement followed Israel's preliminary approval of the bill, a measure seen as undermining the possibility of a future Palestinian state.

The vote, perceived as a deliberate political provocation, was pushed by Israeli ultranationalists. Despite the tension, the U.S. and Israel are intent on sustaining the ceasefire in Gaza, a key component of Trump's peace initiative for broader Middle Eastern stability.