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Gantz says no to annexation of areas with ‘many Palestinian residents’ — report
Defense Minister Benny Gantz has told defense officials he will not support annexation of West Bank territory in areas “with many Palestinian residents,” Channel 12 news reports.
He added that he intends to bring any planned move before defense professionals to get their positions.
He also said he was “certain the prime minister will not endanger the peace deal with Jordan and strategic relations with the US in an irresponsible move.”
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