178 US Congress members sign letter opposing West Bank annexation

A group of 178 U.S. House Democrats, including all in leadership positions, signed a letter warning the Israeli government against annexing Palestinian territory. Addressed to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials, the letter states that annexing land in the occupied West Bank or Gaza would plunge the region into further chaos and violence. The lawmakers argued that such a unilateral move would undermine negotiations and prevent international cooperation to rebuild Gaza. They also cautioned that it would risk instability in Jordan and strain ties with European partners.