Smotrich proposes annexing 82% of West Bank, UAE officials condemn move
The UAE warned Israel that any annexation of the West Bank would constitute a red line for Abu Dhabi that would severely undermine the spirit of the Abraham Accords.
FINANCE MINISTER Bezalel Smotrich speaks at a news conference, announcing plans to approve more than 3,000 housing units in the E1 area between Jerusalem and Ma’aleh Adumim, last week.(photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)ByKESHET NEEV, AMICHAI STEINUpdated: