In a significant move, 44 out of 45 Democratic senators in the US Senate have penned a letter to President Donald Trump, urging him to reaffirm his opposition to Israel’s potential annexation of the occupied West Bank. The letter, reported by Axios on Tuesday, highlights concerns over the impact such actions could have on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and regional stability. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, known for his staunch support of the current Israeli government, was the sole Democrat who did not sign the letter. The senators emphasized that annexation or settlement expansion would undermine the viability of a negotiated resolution to the conflict and jeopardize the Abraham Accords, which normalized relations between Israel and several Arab nations in 2020. The letter was spearheaded by California Senator Adam Schiff, who has faced criticism for his unconditional support of Israel. A recent Reuters-Ipsos poll revealed that 80% of Democratic voters support the recognition of a Palestinian state, with 41% of Republicans sharing the same view. Trump had previously assured Muslim leaders that he would not allow Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to annex the West Bank, a condition believed to have been part of his 20-point plan for Gaza. However, much of the West Bank is already de facto annexed, with US officials either condoning or ignoring the situation. Meanwhile, the Knesset advanced a bill to extend Israeli law to the entire West Bank, a move that could lead to formal annexation. The bill, which passed with a narrow majority, requires three more rounds of voting before becoming law. A senior Emirati official warned that the Abraham Accords would be at risk if Israel proceeds with annexation, calling it a ‘red line’ for the United Arab Emirates. Anwar Gargash, a top adviser to Emirati ruler Mohammed bin Zayed, stressed the need to address the Palestinian issue with a more balanced approach, rejecting maximalist views that hinder progress.