US dismisses Israeli parliament vote on annexing occupied West Bank

Israel's parliament has given preliminary approval to a bill that would impose Israeli sovereignty on the occupied West Bank and effectively annex the Palestinian territory. The vote occurred during a visit by US Vice-President JD Vance, who described it as a "stupid" political stunt. No official announcement has been made regarding when or if the bill will be finalized into law. The move is seen as a significant development in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The occupied West Bank is a disputed territory claimed by both Israelis and Palestinians. The US government's response to the vote was not specified, but Vance's comments suggest that Washington may object to the measure.