Palestinian leadership rejects Israeli annexation plans

On Sunday, a top visor to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said that Palestinians rejected any annexation of Jordan Valley and West Bank settlements by Israel.

"It's a principle issue," said Nabil Abu Rudeineh in a press conference.

" Palestinian people have come a long way, coming 10 days are dangerous and crucial," he ded.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to annex Jordan valley and all of Israel's far-flung West Bank settlements, in line with US President Donald Trump's Middle East plan, which overwhelmingly favors Israel and has been rejected by Palestinians.

process could begin as soon as July 1.

Netanyahu has said Israel will annex land but t people who rely on it, telling an Israeli newspaper y will remain in an "enclave" under limited self-rule, with Israel maintaining security control.

Israel's annexation plans have sparked an international outcry, with European and Arab countries warning that it would violate international law and threaten any remaining hopes for a two-state solution.