Netanyahu Declares Israel Not ‘Vassals’ of U.S., Signals West Bank Annexation Push
Jerusalem – In a defiant statement issued October 22, 2025, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted Israel is not beholden to the United States, coinciding with the first governmental approval of a plan to annex portions of the west Bank.The move escalates tensions with the international community and potentially reshapes the long-stalled Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The decision to advance annexation, following years of discussion, represents a significant shift in Israeli policy and directly challenges U.S. opposition to unilateral actions that undermine a two-state solution. netanyahu’s comments, delivered alongside the declaration, signal a willingness to pursue Israeli interests independently of Washington’s directives, even as Israel remains heavily reliant on U.S. military and economic aid. this progress impacts not only Palestinians living in the affected areas but also regional stability and the broader prospects for peace negotiations.Further steps are expected in the coming weeks,potentially including the drafting of specific annexation legislation.
According to reports, the initial approval concerns a specific, undefined area within the West Bank. While details remain scarce, the move is understood to be the first concrete step towards implementing broader annexation plans previously discussed by Netanyahu’s government. The Prime Minister reportedly stated, “We are not vassals of anyone, including our best friend, the United States. We will act according to our national interests.”
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