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Netanyahu makes election promise to annex Jordan Valley

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Israel to annex Jordan valley and north Dead Sea

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with a map of the Jordan Valley (AAP) Source: AAP

Israel's Prime Minister has promised to annex the Jordan Valley, known as the heart of the West Bank, if he's successful in next week's election. His plan, which includes establishing a new government to apply Israeli sovereignty to the Jordan Valley and northern Dead Sea, has been met with criticism.

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Israel's Prime Minister has promised to annex the Jordan Valley, known as the heart of the West Bank, if he's successful in next week's election. His plan, which includes establishing a new government to apply Israeli sovereignty to the Jordan Valley and northern Dead Sea, has been met with criticism.

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