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Europe Warns Israel Against Annexing West Bank Territory
- German foreign minister met newly installed counterpart
- Netanyahu has signaled annexing of West Bank land from July
Protesters demonstrating against Israel's West Bank annexation plans, in Tel Aviv, on June 6.
Photographer: Jack Guez/AFP via Getty Images
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Germany’s foreign minister urged Israel on Wednesday to pursue a negotiated settlement with the Palestinians rather than unilaterally annex West Bank land, as European officials step up their opposition to a proposed move they see ending Palestinian hopes for an independent state.