Netanyahu may concede on West Bank annexation, favoring Saudi Arabia peace deal - exclusive

Israeli coalition officials told JPost they fear Netanyahu will concede on annexation efforts to push for a normalization deal with Saudi Arabia.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman

(photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM/REUTERS)

ByAMICHAI STEIN

FEBRUARY 4, 2025 18:49

Updated: FEBRUARY 5, 2025 16:00

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