Israel's far-right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, sparked outrage by announcing plans for annexing territory in the West Bank, a move condemned by Palestinians and Arab officials. Smotrich presented maps suggesting annexation of most of the West Bank, excluding major Palestinian cities.

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