Trump Privately Pledges to Block Israeli Annexation of West Bank, Then Says It Publicly at UN Week

President Donald Trump said Thursday he won't allow Israel to annex the occupied West Bank,
vowing to block a move that Arab leaders have also rejected.

President Donald Trump privately told Arab and Muslim leaders during meetings on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly that he would not allow Israel to annex the occupied West Bank, according to multiple reports citing attendees and briefed officials. The pledge, first described in coverage of the closed-door sessions, quickly became a focal point of UN week diplomacy. 

Within a day, Trump moved from private assurances to a public stance, stating he “will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank,” a rare break from his past posture of strong alignment with Israel’s government. He framed the position as necessary to avoid further escalation and to keep political options open, including a negotiated outcome. 

Regional leaders pressed the issue in New York, warning that annexation could trigger wider instability and undercut efforts to wind down the Gaza war. Reports say Trump and his team also presented a 21-point outline on Gaza governance and reconstruction, which they argue would be undermined by new territorial moves in the West Bank. 

Israeli politics complicate the picture. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leads a coalition with parties that have advocated applying Israeli sovereignty to parts of the West Bank. After Trump’s rejection, several right-wing lawmakers urged Netanyahu to proceed anyway, reflecting tensions between domestic promises and the U.S. position. 

Analysts note Trump’s statement came as more U.S. allies have recognized a Palestinian state, adding diplomatic pressure against unilateral annexation. Supporters of the new stance say it may deter steps that foreclose future negotiations. Skeptics question whether Washington will back words with concrete measures if Israel’s government tests the line. 

Independent coverage across outlets in the U.S. and abroad largely agrees on the quotes attributed to Trump, though they differ on the prospects for enforcement. Some reports emphasize his direct language; others stress uncertainty over tools and timelines, including whether conditions might be tied to military aid or UN votes. 

For audiences tracking policy mechanics, experts point out that any U.S. effort to prevent annexation would likely rely on diplomatic signals, arms-transfer oversight, and coordination with European and Arab partners. None of those automatically resolve on-the-ground facts, but together they can raise costs for unilateral moves. 

For context, supporters of annexation argue it would formalize realities they say already exist and reflect historic claims. Opponents argue it would violate international law, inflame violence, and make a negotiated settlement far harder. The administration’s current message places the U.S. against annexation while leaving room for continued U.S.–Israel security cooperation. 


Complete Reference List:

AP News – “Trump says he will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank.” https://apnews.com/article/trump-israel-gaza-annex-west-bank-284f2db5b5e549cfecb6b24b26d98460

Reuters – “Trump promises Arab leaders he won’t let Israel annex West Bank, Politico reports.” https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/trump-promises-arab-leaders-he-wont-let-israel-annex-west-bank-politico-reports-2025-09-24/

Reuters – “Trump says he will not allow Israel to annex West Bank.” https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/trump-says-he-will-not-allow-israel-annex-west-bank-2025-09-25/

Axios – “Trump’s Gaza peace plan gets support from regional leaders.” https://www.axios.com/2025/09/24/trump-israel-gaza-peace-plan-un

Times of Israel – “After Trump rejects West Bank annexation, right-wing MKs urge PM to do it anyway.” https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-trump-rejects-west-bank-annexation-right-wing-mks-urge-pm-to-do-it-anyway/

Al Jazeera – “Trump says he ‘will not allow’ Israel to annex occupied West Bank.” https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/9/26/trump-says-he-will-not-allow-israel-to-annex-occupied-west-bank


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