The occupied West Bank has been transformed by the rapid growth of Jewish settlements in land that Palestinians see as the heart of a future state.

The de-jure annexation of the West Bank is most likely to be implemented in what is known as 'Area C', which makes up 60% of the territory.

These measures part of larger plan to implement ‘spatial division’ of West Bank, facilitating expansion of Israeli settlements, says Foreign Ministry - Anadolu Ajansı

Palestine on Friday accused Israel of enforcing a 'de facto annexation' of the occupied West Bank, citing an extensive network of military checkpoints as

Newly elected US President, Donald Trump, opposes Israel’s reported plans to annex the occupied West Bank, according to a report.

The re-election of Donald Trump has reignited discussions over Israel’s potential annexation of the West Bank, a move supported by key figures in Israel’s far-right government. As speculation grows, many are questioning what such a step would mean for the region’s political and humanitarian future.

The pro-settlement movement in Israel is exulting at what it perceives as a possible green light from the incoming Trump Middle East team to pursue annexation of the West Bank.

Israeli settlers in the West Bank are optimistic about President-elect Donald Trump's support for annexing the territory. During his previous term, Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital and acknowledged Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights,