Article in Haaretz: Trump opposes the annexation of the West Bank in words but ignores it in action.

The United States has warned, condemned, pressured, and repeatedly emphasized that any annexation, whether through legislation or mere declaration, would cross a red line for Washington. However, the real question is to what extent does this opposition change the reality on the ground? This issue was raised by the writer in Haaretz, Jack Khouri, in an analysis titled: "Trump's Paradox: Opposing the Annexation of the West Bank in Words While Allowing It in Reality," addressing the contradiction at the heart of the Trump administration's policy in the Middle East.

The writer highlighted that President Donald Trump and his Secretary of State Marco Rubio have repeatedly warned against any official annexation of the West Bank, noting that their statements created the impression of a balanced, principled American stance. However, Khouri believes that American policy, at its core, has allowed Israel to continue expanding its control over Palestinian territories without any real deterrent.

Khouri points out that the reality on the ground has long surpassed the stage of political statements; the daily lives of Palestinians are constrained by hundreds of Israeli checkpoints and gates, as well as the recurring violence of settlers. These attacks often target Palestinian villages and farmers, especially during the olive harvest season, leading to property destruction and harm to the residents.