Annexation

Israel must annex the West Bank to prevent the next war - opinion

Recent polls from the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research show that even today, a majority of Palestinians in the West Bank, 59%, still believe Hamas’s October 7 massacre was right.

Israeli forces demolish a home in Tarqumiya, in the West Bank on February 1, 2026.
Israeli security forces near the scene where two Israelis were killed in a terror shooting attack at Allenby bridge, a crossing between West Bank and Jordan, September 18, 2025.

Various foreign ministers condemn Israel’s West Bank measures as unlawful expansion

A Ukrainian serviceman of the National Police Special Purpose Battalion prepares to fire a howitzer towards Russian troops at a position in a front line, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the town of Pokrovsk in Donetsk region, Ukraine November 20, 2025.

What are the regions Ukraine could lose under the US-backed plan? - explainer

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives before President Donald Trump speaks to the Knesset, Monday, October 13, 2025, in Jerusalem; illustrative.

Rubio: Knesset approval of Israeli sovereignty in West Bank threatens Gaza deal


Netanyahu discussed partial Gaza annexation if hostage talks stall, source tells 'Post' - exclusive

IDF sources confirmed to the Post that senior IDF officials were kept out of the meetings and were not consulted regarding any option, or plan of annexation.

 IDF soldiers operating in the Gaza Strip, July 17, 2025.

Israel's next challenge: Weighing the cost of annexation - opinion

Israeli control of Iranian airspace and America’s action against its nuclear capabilities do not alter the demographic reality in Greater Israel.

 An illustrative image of gunfire to Israeli and Palestinian flags.

Opposing forces failed 'beat the settlers': Time to join the Jews of the West Bank - opinion

Israel should be allowed to annex, govern, and secure Judea and Samaria. It’s time to set aside archaic, failed ideas and look for ideas that can improve the lives of the people in the region.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu is flanked by Defense Minister Israel Katz (right) and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir in the Knesset plenum in 2025.

Israel planning on annexing land in Gaza if hostages aren't returned, minister says

Zohar said that Israel “trusts” US President Trump, and pledged that Trump will always continue to support Israel.

Israeli Minister Miki Zohar speaks at The Jerusalem Post's Annual Conference in New York, US, May 19, 2025.

Will Trump green-light Israeli annexation of the West Bank at his address to Congress?

As Trump prepares to address Congress, speculation grows over whether he will endorse Israeli annexation of the West Bank, a move with major geopolitical stakes.

 (Illustrative) Donald Trump over a back drop of the West Bank.

Annexation: While the IDF fights in Gaza, Smotrich is seizing control of the West Bank - opinion

The process of stripping the military of its powers in the West Bank and shifting control over to civilian bodies under Bezalel Smotrich’s leadership is almost complete.

 Frozen construction in the Shilo settlement beside the Palestinian village Tumus Ayya.

Back to the future in Gaza: Time to end the experiment of expelling Jews for peace - opinion

Once the Palestinians are resettled elsewhere, Gaza should be annexed to Israel, to which it rightfully belongs.

 OPPONENTS OF Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s disengagement plan face IDF troops as they secure the fence of Kfar Maimon in July 2005 after police blocked them from marching to the Gush Katif communities to protest against their demolition.

How will Donald Trump handle Gaza, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and sovereignty of the West Bank?

Israel is eagerly anticipating the upcoming Trump administration. However, Donald Trump remains unpredictable in the extreme and somewhat of a maverick, making any predictions unwise.

 President-elect Donald Trump (Illustrative)

Israel should annex all of Mount Hermon from Syria - opinion

For both strategic and historical reasons, the Jewish state should annex all of the newly acquired parts of Mount Hermon and formally incorporate them into Israel.

 IDF soldiers operate on Mount Hermon, on the border between Israel and Syria, December 12, 2024

Make Judea and Samaria part of Israel again - opinion

Israel can’t allow its policy to be dictated by the unknown demands of the Arab world. Zionists didn’t build a state to cower from developing their historic land.

 A PRO-PALESTINIAN protest takes place in Chicago on October 8, 2023.