Israel's Netanyahu: I'm Discussing Settlement Annexation With U.S.

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that he is discussing with the United States the possibility of his country annexing Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank. The move has drawn swift condemnation from Palestinian leaders. Netanyahu did not say how far discussions were on annexing some of the land that the Palestinians want for a future state. Some commentators suggested Netanyahu’s words could placate right-wingers in his cabinet rather than a establish concrete plan.