Arab Americans and liberal Jewish voters, however, have ample reason to fear the naming of pro-settlement, pro-Netanyahu officials to top foreign policy posts in the new administration.

Annexation only undermines prospects for peace, would lead to greater instability and would be illegal under international law,' says UK’s minister for Middle East - Anadolu Ajansı

The United States has for decades backed a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians and has urged Israel not to expand settlements.