Israel’s Knesset Advances a Sovereignty Bill Amid Likud Rebellion as Netanyahu and JD Vance Clash Over Regional Diplomacy

Israel’s Knesset advanced a bill to apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria, sparking internal Likud tensions as global attention shifts to U.S.A.–Saudi talks, a $67 billion Gaza plan, and renewed pressure on Israel’s postwar strategy.

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Israel’s Knesset advances a Sovereignty Bill to apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria, with some Likud members rebelling against Prime Minister Netanyahu as Senator J.D. Vance visited Israel. Netanyahu and JD Vance clashed over the future of the Middle East and regional diplomacy . The Likud party removed Yuli Edelstein from the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee over his support to advance the sovereignty bill.

Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff made headlines when they, in a 60 Minutes interview, placed a large share of the blame on Israel for failed peace talks.

The Palestinian Authority’s Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa outlined a $67 billion plan to rebuild Gaza, while President Trump prepares to host Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss potential normalization with Israel.

Prime Minister Netanyahu reaffirmed that the war will end only after Hamas is disarmed and Gaza is demilitarized, as U.S.A. Secretary of State Marco Rubio cautioned Israel against annexation steps that could complicate peace efforts.

Source Links:
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-871006
https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/saudi-crown-prince-to-visit-white-house-next-month-as-trump-pushes-for-israel-normalization-deal/
https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/netanyahu-war-will-end-for-good-after-hamas-is-disarmed-gaza-demilitarized/

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