His plan Benjamin Netanyahu For the possible annexation of the West Bank to the State of Israel, in response to the announcement of many states-including France-for the possible recognition of the Palestinian state, it is the main issue of debate between Tel Aviv and Washington. Sources from both Israeli and US diplomacy, cited by Israeli media, as well as a valid Axios, report that the Journey of the US Foreign Minister, Mark Rubio to Israel, and his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Benjamin, Israel’s attack on Doha, Qatar.
THE Mark Rubio And Benjamin Netanyahu visited the western wall or wall of the tears together, sending a clear message to the international community and that the US supports the Israeli government.
The decisions to be taken at a top level will determine Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision on the West Bank, as well as the developments that will take place at a rapid pace in the immediate future.
Reaction to the recognition of a Palestinian state
The willingness of many Western countries to recognize to the UN the Palestinian state is considered by Tel Aviv, but also Washington, that they are decisively overturning balances in the Middle East.
However, a possible attachment to the West Bank to the State of Israel is expected to escalate the reactions of the Arab states, and much more after the Israeli stroke in Doha. The United Arab Emirates warned the Trump government and the Israeli government that the annexation of the West Bank would significantly harm the peace treaty between the UAE and Israel.
On Friday, the UN General Assembly approved the “New York Declaration” presented by France and Saudi Arabia, which concerns the irreversible establishment and recognition of a Palestinian state. The declaration was voted in by 142 countries, 10 voted against, including the US and Israel, and 12 countries abstained.
The principles of the Declaration will be the main terms of reference for the summit of leaders who will support the solution of the two states, which will take place on September 22 on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.
France, the United Kingdom, Canada and several other countries are expected to announce the recognition of Palestine during this event.
So, in view of the rapids and globally developments in the Middle East, Marco Rubio’s two -day visit to Israel is considered critical, as it is expected to determine the line and response of Washington and Tel Aviv, against the “movement”.
Two Israeli officials told Axios that Rubio has implied in private meetings that he is not opposed to the West Bank attachments and that the Trump government would not stand in the way. This means that the issue is already under discussion and that special parameters and consequences are now being considered.
According to the same sources, in recent days, several internal meetings have been held on this issue at the White House and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to decide the line to be followed, so as not to leave the US open in interpretations.
The main concern expressed by White House and Foreign Ministry officials in these meetings was that the annexation of parts of the West Bank by Israel would lead to the collapse of Abraham’s agreements, which could bring about yet another unpredictable situation.
Vertical Attitude of the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates is not willing to accept the attachment of the West Bank to Israel. According to Axios, the UAE again clarified their position before Rubio’s trip to Israel. “The White House is obviously involved in a variety of policy discussions related to the Middle East. We do not comment on internal meetings that may have been held or not, “a White House official told Axios.
Before leaving for Israel, Rubio told reporters that he would discuss with the Israeli government its reaction to the expected wave of recognition of a Palestinian state. “We told Europeans that there would be a reaction,” Rubio said.
At the same time, Israeli sources said that Netanyahu wants to know how much freedom of movement he has to “respond” to the movements of the Western – and not only – states, in view of the recognition of a Palestinian state.
Source :Skai
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