The Israeli parliament (Knesset) has overwhelmingly approved a non-binding resolution calling for the annexation of the occupied West Bank, including areas known as Judea and Samaria. The motion, passed by a 71-13 vote, asserts Israel's 'natural, historical, and legal right' to the territory but does not carry the force of law. The move has drawn sharp condemnation from the Palestinian Authority, Arab and Islamic nations, and international organizations, who argue it undermines prospects for a two-state solution and violates international law. Israel has also allocated significant new funding for settlement projects in the West Bank following the vote. The decision is seen as a major escalation in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and has heightened regional tensions.
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