Israel's Netanyahu pledges to annex key parts of occupied West Bank within weeks if re-elected, day before third election in 12 months
Benjamin Netanyahu says annexation of strategically crucial Jordan Valley and other parts of occupied West Bank was his top priority among"four major immediate missions," in interview ahead of Monday's election.
In an interview with Israeli public radio, he said annexation of the strategically crucial Jordan Valley and other parts of the West Bank was his top priority among "four major immediate missions." All parties have raised concerns about voter apathy amid the grinding political stalemate, putting added emphasis on turnout.
"A few days ago, it became clear to me that he sent a message to King Abdullah, 'Don't worry, its just elections, there will be no annexation of the Jordan Valley'," Lieberman said in a TV interview. He has repeatedly pledged to stop the Islamic republic from developing a nuclear weapon and has not ruled out the use of force.Netanyahu said that his fourth "immediate" goal if re-elected — despite facing trial on multiple corruption charges — would be major economic reform to bring down Israel's high cost of living.
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