Blinken warns Netanyahu on annexation of occupied West Bank

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Speaking to J Street on Sunday, a left-leaning pro-Israel advocacy group in the United States, Blinken offered congratulations to the veteran Israeli leader, who has clashed with previous Democratic administrations in Washington.“We will also continue to unequivocally oppose any acts that undermine the prospects of a two-state solution, including but not limited to settlement expansion, moves toward annexation of the West Bank, disruption to the historic status quo of holy sites, demolitions and evictions, and incitement to violence,” Blinken said.Its leader, Itamar Ben-Gvir — who until last year was best known as a fringe Palestinian-hating religious-far-right provocateur.Jeremy Ben-Ami, the president of J Street, told reporters the State Department had a “strong case” to consider Ben-Gvir persona non grata and that the US administration should consider not dealing with other officials from extreme backgrounds.Three other Arab nations quickly followed in discussing ties with Israel, whose commercial relationship with the UAE has soared over the past two years."

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