Gantz: July 1 Date For West Bank Annexation ‘Not Set In Stone’

By i24 News
Posted on 06/29/20 | News Source: MATZAV

Alternate Prime Minister and Defense Minister Benny Gantz said Monday that the July 1 date slated for Israel’s West Bank annexation bid is “not set in stone.”

The remark was made during a meeting with a US delegation team, including Ambassador to Israel David Friedman and US special envoy Avi Berkowitz, who arrived in Israel last week for talks ahead of July 1, Hebrew-language outlet N12 reported.

“Israeli citizens are concerned over the coronavirus and expect a thorough and immediate management of the situation,” Gantz stipulated, cited by N12.

“Before promoting diplomatic moves, we need to aid Israeli citizens to succeed in returning to work and respectfully earn a living again,” he added.

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