Blue and White says Netanyahu copied party on Jordan Valley annexation

Blue and White responds to Netanyahu’s promise to annex the Jordan Valley with derision, saying it was an election ploy that copied the party’s own vow to ensure the area remained Israeli “forever.”

The statement reads: “The residents of the Jordan Valley are not Netanyahu’s propaganda props. Blue and White has declared that the Jordan Valley will be part of Israel forever. It was Netanyahu who concocted a plan to surrender the Jordan Valley in [peace talks in] 2014.

“We’re glad Netanyahu came to his senses and adopted Blue and White’s plan for recognition of the Jordan Valley.

“The relationship between Israel and the United States is based on shared interests and values, and is stronger than any prime minister. Netanyahu’s spinning of Israel’s citizens will end on September 17.”