What is behind Trump’s opposition to the annexation of the West Bank to the occupied territories? – Mehr news agency RCO News Agency

Mehr News Agency, Bin Group the international: Recently, the Zionist parliament voted to annex the West Bank to the occupied territories. Donald Trump, the President of the United States of America, firmly announced that he will not support the annexation plan of the West Bank by the Zionist regime. This seemingly unexpected position from his deputy, JD Vance and the foreign minister, Marco Rubio was also repeated, provoked a sharp reaction from the right wing of the Zionist regime and raised serious questions about Trump’s real motives; Why did a politician who is one of the most loyal supporters of the Zionist regime suddenly stand against Netanyahu’s long-standing wish? The answer must be explored in geopolitical logic.

From Abraham’s agreements to the new test

In the first term of his presidency (2017-2021), Trump opened a new path in the relations between the Zionist regime and the Arab world with the “Abraham Agreement” initiative. This agreement, which led to the normalization of relations between the UAE, Bahrain, Sudan and Morocco with the Zionist regime, proceeded without the need to resolve the Palestinian issue.

In 2025, with Trump’s return to power, the regional situation has become much more sensitive: the fragile ceasefire in Gaza, the fall of Assad in Syria and the growing isolation of the Zionist regime in the world arena. In such an environment, the approval of annexation bills Knesset It could trouble not only Trump’s alleged peace process, but also Trump’s regional policy. By threatening to cut off financial support, Trump sent a clear message: the Zionist regime has no right to advance a plan that would shake the order desired by America.

Trump’s strategy; Peace through power

Trump considers himself the architect of “peace through strength”; A pattern that is based on a combination of push and trade. Of course, this alleged plan does not exist in reality and Trump’s peace only exists in his mind. From his point of view, the annexation is not a security measure, but a strategic mistake that can threaten the new relations with Saudi Arabia. He said in an interview with Fox News: “We have built a peace that must be preserved, not destroyed by unilateral decisions.” So Trump’s opposition was not an ideological turn, but a clever tactic to control a disobedient ally. He knew that Netanyahu is involved in a domestic political crisis and needs crisis-making to survive. Washington’s opposition was actually a kind of “friendly pressure” to keep the Zionist regime away from complete isolation.

Abraham’s agreements; The new red line

Trump knows very well that his greatest political achievement is the Abraham Accords. This issue has created billions of dollars in trade and security cooperation between the Zionist regime and Arab countries, and now Saudi Arabia is on the verge of joining it. But the annexation of the West Bank could completely destroy this process. Arab leaders, including Mohammed bin Salman, had warned Washington that any action by the Zionist regime in the West Bank would stop the normalization process. From his point of view, annexation is a costly and fruitless project that does not benefit America and only incites Arab public opinion against Washington’s allies. On the other hand, maintaining the status quo ensures regional stability and the continuation of security cooperation.

Gaza peace and crisis management

Another key reason for Trump’s opposition is trying to preserve the Gaza ceasefire. His 20-point plan for the reconstruction of Gaza has meaning only if the atmosphere in the region remains calm. The annexation of the West Bank will destroy this fragile balance and start a new round of conflicts. Trump, who claims to be “the guarantor of the reconstruction of Gaza”, does not want to start a new conflict that will destroy all his achievements. He knows that the continuation of wars not only increases the pressure of public opinion on America, but can also threaten the energy market and global stability.

Curbing the isolation of the Zionist regime

In 2025, the Zionist regime is in a difficult situation. The military operations in Gaza have caused the unprecedented isolation of this regime in international forums. The European Union, Canada and even some American Republicans criticize Netanyahu’s policies. Trump, who has close relations with the Zionist regime, has decided to restore the world image of the Zionist regime by opposing the annexation. In fact, in this case, Trump seeks to save the Zionist regime from this isolation. However, this isolation is expanding day by day. In a joint meeting with Netanyahu, he warned: Israel cannot fight with the whole world and must find a way for peace. This position shows Trump in the role of a powerful mediator who simultaneously supports the Zionist regime and saves it from falling into the trap of diplomatic isolation.

Friendly pressure to save Netanyahu

Another important point is Trump’s personal and political relationship with Netanyahu. While Netanyahu is facing internal protests and a judicial crisis, the annexation could have fueled the fire of opposition. With his opposition, Trump actually gave him some political breathing room. He knows very well that if Netanyahu stabilizes the peace in Gaza with the support of the US, not only will his position be strengthened inside, but the right-wing coalition of the Zionist regime will also be saved from collapse. As a result, Trump’s opposition appeared tense, but in practice it was an attempt to help the Tel Aviv government survive.

the result

Ultimately, Trump’s opposition to the annexation of the West Bank stems not from sympathy for the Palestinians, but from the cold logic of strategic interests. He knows that the annexation can destroy the normalization process with the Arab countries, turn the Gaza ceasefire into a new war, intensify the isolation of the Zionist regime and even weaken Netanyahu’s position.

With this decision, Trump is trying to preserve his legacy as a designer of “pragmatic peace”; A peace that is not based on justice, but on bargaining and pressure. In other words, Trump’s opposition to annexation is not a defeat for the Zionist regime, but an attempt to save the order desired by Washington; An order in which the security of the Zionist regime and the interests of the United States are tied together in a complex but calculated policy.