Trump's Paradox: Opposing Israeli West Bank Annexation in Words but Allowing It in Practice
In the West Bank, de facto annexation unfolds daily, as Israel enjoys free rein in all matters concerning Palestinian life. While the Trump administration prides itself on its 'principled' stance, it's done almost nothing to stem the trend
Preventing de facto annexation isn't just a diplomatic slogan; it takes concrete steps and political courage, especially from the Trump administration. Anyone who truly wants to halt the ongoing annexation of the West Bank must release the frozen Palestinian Authority tax revenues, demand an end to settlement expansion and revive basic diplomatic measures such as reopening the U.S. consulate in East Jerusalem or restoring the PLO's offices in Washington, D.C.
These steps, meant as the bare minimum of trust and support for a diplomatic process, now seem to Palestinians like a distant dream, almost a fantasy.
Here lies a persistent paradox: the United States can tout its supposed opposition to annexation and claim to defend the status quo, yet in practice, the situation keeps worsening unchecked. The land itself changes, hill by hill, road by road, while the United States settles for statements and polite meetings.
Haaretz
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