Might Israel try to annex the occupied West Bank?
UN Secretary-General says Israel might feel emboldened by recent military success
Speaking at the World Economic Forum today in Davos, Switzerland, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said there鈥檚 a possibility that Israel could try to annex the occupied West Bank 鈥 part of the occupied Palestinian territories. He claims Israel might feel emboldened by recent military successes. Meanwhile, the Palestinian health ministry says 10 Palestinians have been killed and nearly 40 have been injured in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin. We hear from a political analyst about the likelihood of an Israeli annexation.
Also in the programme: Branch of Rupert Murdoch鈥檚 news empire issues an apology to Prince Harry for 鈥渦nlawful鈥 investigations of his private life; and the new clothing line for people with disabilities.
(Photo: Israeli soldiers run to take position in Jenin camp during the second day of an Israeli military operation in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin, 22nd January 2025. Credit: Alaa Badarneh/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
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