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Rubio warns West Bank annexation would threaten peace, vows US won’t work with Hamas ‘subsidiary’ UNRWA to rebuild Gaza
Secretary of State Marco Rubio made clear Friday that Israel annexing the West Bank would “threaten” peace in the Gaza Strip — after ruling out the US working with the United Nations’ Palestinian refugee agency to rebuild the shattered coastal enclave.

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Top U.S. officials criticize Israel's moves on West Bank annexation as they try to maintain Gaza ceasefire
Israel takes steps to shut down international aid groups in Gaza and the West Bank
Trump dismisses effort by Israeli lawmakers to push West Bank annexation
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday dismissed an effort by some Israeli lawmakers to push forward with annexation of the occupied West Bank, saying Israel is “not going to do anything with the Wes...

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Can Israel annex the West Bank if the US says no?
US pressures Israel on West Bank as Rubio begins visit
Vance slams Israeli parliament vote on West Bank annexation; AP explains
Hard-liners in the Israeli parliament had narrowly passed a preliminary vote in support of annexing parts of the West Bank — an apparent attempt to embarrass Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu while Va...

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US pressures Israel on West Bank, Rubio voices confidence in Gaza truce
‘Annexation not going to happen’: Marco Rubio after Trump said ‘don’t worry about West Bank’

IDF fires warning rounds at suspects near Gaza ‘yellow line’ as West Bank raids continue

The incidents come amid intermittent friction around the Gaza perimeter and in the West Bank. The Israel Defense Forces said it fired warning rounds overnight after several suspected Palestinians approached the “yellow line” buffer area along northern Gaza,

Rubio tours U.S.-led center in Israel overseeing the ceasefire in Gaza

Secretary of State Marco Rubio was the latest in a series of top U.S. officials to visit the center for civilian and military coordination. Vice President JD Vance was there earlier this week where he announced its opening.
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