Intel: House Republicans greenlight annexation as Trump administration wavers

The majority of the House Republican caucus signed onto a letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday backing any decision he makes on annexing the West Bank “independent of outside pressure,” even as Donald Trump administration officials convene this week to decide whether they should give Israel the greenlight to proceed in July.

“We are aware of and deeply concerned by threats being expressed by some to retaliate against Israel as it makes decisions to ensure defensible borders,” wrote 116 House Republicans led by Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., and Conference Chairwoman Liz Cheney, R-Wyo. “It is shortsighted to threaten relations with Israel, a long-time friend and critical ally that shares our democratic values.”