TEL AVIV — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has suspended plans to implement a parliamentary resolution to annex parts of the occupied West Bank, a decision that comes after intense pressure and clear warnings from the United States.
According to international media reports, Israel’s legislature had previously approved a bill that would bring certain areas of the West Bank under Israeli law. Facing diplomatic pushback from Washington, the Israeli government has now paused any immediate implementation of that resolution.
The U.S. message was direct: proceeding with annexation could jeopardize American support and cooperation. That warning increased diplomatic pressure on Jerusalem and contributed to the decision to delay the move.
Analysts say the pause reduces the immediate risk of escalation, but it does not resolve the underlying political disputes. Observers stress that lasting stability will require renewed negotiations and engagement from regional and international actors concerned about the future of the West Bank.
