European Union Rejects U.S. Middle East Peace Plan

The transcript discusses the EU's criticism of a peace plan that could lead to Israeli annexation of Palestinian territories, as announced by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. Joseph Borrell, the EU's High Representative, expressed concerns over the plan's impact on a viable Palestinian state. The Trump administration's plan, led by Jared Kushner, faced criticism for lacking Palestinian input. The Yesha Council, representing Israeli settlements, criticized the U.S. for not supporting Israeli sovereignty strongly enough, as the Trump administration advised delaying annexation until after Israeli elections.

What did the Yesha Council express concern about regarding the White House's actions?

Why did the Trump administration urge Netanyahu to delay the cabinet vote on annexation?