The U.S. State Department has reiterated its support for Israel’s security decisions following calls by senior Israeli ministers to annex the occupied West Bank.
Spokesperson Tammy Bruce told reporters on Wednesday that Washington “stands with Israel and its choices regarding internal security.”
When pressed on whether the Trump administration still supports a two-state solution to the Israeli-Gaza conflict, Bruce declined to provide a direct response and referred questions to The White House.
“President Trump is realistic about the current situation,” she said, adding that Gaza is “uninhabitable” and “needs to be rebuilt with the help of Arab partners.”
She noted that although a ceasefire has yet to be agreed, the administration remains hopeful for progress.
Meanwhile, 14 ministers from Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing Likud Party sent a letter urging immediate annexation of the West Bank. The letter, made public by far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, called for sovereignty over Judea and Samaria to be applied before the Knesset’s summer session concludes on 27 July.
The ministers argued that strong U.S. backing and support from the Trump administration create a “favourable moment” to advance annexation. They warned that recognising settlement blocs while allowing a Palestinian state on the remaining land would pose an “existential threat” to Israel.
Among the signatories were ministers responsible for defence, economy, agriculture, energy, communications, transport, justice, tourism, innovation, culture, diaspora affairs, education, social equality, regional cooperation, and Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana
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“Get ready for oil to be $200 a barrel," a spokesman for the Iranian Army warned the world on Wednesday (11 March), as attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz escalated. Meanwhile, 32 countries agreed to the largest ever release of oil reserves in an attempt to reduce prices.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was warned about the "reputational risks" of appointing Peter Mandelson as U.S. Ambassador due to his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffery Epstein, files released on Wednesday (11 March) show.
President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, visited Azerbaijan on Wednesday. A meeting between Costa and President Ilham Aliyev was held to reaffirm the European Union’s support amid regional security concerns, particularly following recent Iranian attacks on Nakhchivan Airport.
A wave of attacks across Israel and southern Lebanon escalated on Wednesday (11 March), with authorities reporting up to 12 incoming missile and drone alerts over Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
The 32 countries belonging to the Internatioanl Energy Agency agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil on Wednesday (11 March), in efforts aimed at bringing down the price of crude oil, which has soared since fighting between Iran, Israel and the U.S. started at the end of February.
U.S. President Donald Trump called his recent phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin “very good.” The two leaders spoke on Monday about the situation in Iran and other international issues.
A towering lava fountain from Kilauea shot about 400 metres into the air late on Tuesday (11 March) on Hawaii Island, prompting temporary closures at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and part of a key highway as volcanic ash and debris fell over nearby areas.
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Australia has granted humanitarian visas to five Iranian women footballers who sought asylum, fearing persecution after refusing to sing their national anthem at an Asia Cup match.
Britain has deployed the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon to the eastern Mediterranean to strengthen protection for its military assets in the Middle East after a drone strike targeted a key UK air base in Cyprus earlier this month.
Member countries of the International Energy Agency have unanimously agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil from emergency reserves to stabilise global markets disrupted by the war involving Iran.
The annual pro-Palestinian al-Quds Day march in London, scheduled to take place on Sunday, has been banned by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood following warnings from the Metropolitan Police about the risk of “serious public disorder.”
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was warned about the "reputational risks" of appointing Peter Mandelson as U.S. Ambassador due to his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffery Epstein, files released on Wednesday (11 March) show.
At least six people have died after a bus caught fire in Kerzers, Switzerland, in what police say may have been a deliberate act. Witnesses reported a man inside the vehicle set himself alight. Three others were injured and taken to hospital, while authorities continue their investigation.
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