Benjamin Netanyahu repeats pledge to annex Israeli settlements in occupied West Bank | World News, The Indian Express

Benjamin Netanyahu repeats pledge to annex Israeli settlements in occupied West Bank | World News, The Indian Express

By Reuters |Jerusalem |Updated: September 1, 2019 2:29:51 pm

Benjamin Netanyahu repeats pledge to annex Israeli settlements in occupied West Bank

Palestinians have voiced fears that Netanyahu could defy international consensus and move ahead with annexation with possible backing from US President Donald Trump, a close ally.

Benjamin Netanyahu, who heads the right-wing Likud party, made a similar pledge days before an Israeli general election in April. (AP Photo)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intends to annex Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, he said on Sunday, reiterating election promise made five months ago but again giving no timeframe.