Netanyahu's party punishes its MK for casting decisive vote in favor, dismisses legislation as opposition 'trolling,' says premier working to create conditions for move to eventually go ahead The post 2 West Bank annexation bills get initial nod,

One of the Israeli hostages released by Hamas as part of the ceasefire deal was given a rapturous welcome on Tuesday by crowds of supporters in the West Bank settlement of Shilo.

The preliminary bill was introduced by Deputy Avi Maoz passes 25–24 despite Netanyahu’s hesitation, exposing deep divisions within Israel’s ruling coalition and opposition

A more limited annexation bill sponsored by Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Liberman of the opposition also passed 32-9 in a preliminary reading. Liberman’s bill calls for applying sovereignty to the West Bank settlement of Ma’ale Adumim.

Tax deductible donations made by Canadians to groups that financially support West Bank settlements that are illegal under international law are continuing in the face of escalating attacks on Palestinian civilians,