US leaves it up to Israel to decide on annexation as Trump aides meet

ReutersPublished: Jun 25, 2020 12:59 AM | Updated: Jun 25, 2020 2:53 AM

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday it was up to Israel to decide whether to annex settlements in the occupied West Bank, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to do despite international opposition.

Senior aides to US President Donald Trump met for a second day to discuss whether to give Netanyahu the green light for annexation, which has drawn condemnation from the Palestinians, US Arab allies and other foreign governments.

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