Israel 'tells US of unfolding plans to annex West Bank'

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar reportedly met with his US counterpart to discuss plans for a complete annexation of the occupied West Bank. According to Israeli media, the government is quietly moving towards "applying sovereignty" over the Palestinian territory in the coming months. There is apparent unanimity among Israel's leadership regarding the annexation. However, there are internal disagreements about whether the move should be an ideological step or a response to the upcoming recognition of a Palestinian state by several nations at the United Nations.