Today, U.S. President Donald Trump stated unequivocally that he will not permit Israel to annex the occupied West Bank. Speaking from the Oval Office, he said to reporters: “I will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank. Nope, I will not allow it. It’s not going to happen.” 

Trump’s comments come amid rising calls from far-right elements in Israel’s government to formalize annexation of parts of the territory. Several Arab countries and international actors have publicly warned that annexation would undermine hopes for a two-state solution and provoke serious diplomatic consequences. 

He also noted that he has discussed the matter directly with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, insisting that annexation plans must stop. “There’s been enough. It’s time to stop now,” Trump added. 

Analysts suggest this marks one of the clearest limitations yet on Israeli policy from the Trump administration, especially given Trump’s historically strong alignment with Israeli leadership. The declaration may impact internal Israeli coalition dynamics, international diplomacy, and the peace process debates around Palestinian statehood.