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Tomorrow is July 1, the date set by Netanyahu for moving forward with annexation.
With just hours left until that seemingly arbitrary date, it's still not clear what's going to happen.
Alternate Prime Minister Gantz has suggested he opposes moves toward annexation as COVID-19 spikes within Israel. The coalition agreement he signed with Netanyahu does not give him a veto over annexation, but it’s been reported that the US team does not want Israel to move forward without Gantz’s consent. At the same time, to complicate matters, it appears there may be internal disagreements between Ambassador Friedman and other members of the administration.
Whatever news we wake up to in the morning -- whether Netanyahu punts on the decision, announces some form of ‘limited annexation’ or goes further -- we know the fight won’t end there.
Tomorrow at noon Eastern, we’ll be breaking down the news and discussing what happens next with Israeli and American lawmakers who’ve been leading that fight: MK Nitzan Horowitz, Rep. Jan Schakowsky, Senator Chris Van Hollen and MK Ofer Shelah.
Register now to join this important J Stream event >>
J Street President Jeremy Ben-Ami will moderate the conversation and provide J Street’s perspective on the day’s events as well as action steps should Netanyahu make the disastrous mistake of annexing West Bank territory.
At this momentous juncture for the pro-Israel, pro-peace movement, we encourage you to join this briefing.
- Christine Beresniova
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