Trump warns Israel it risks losing U.S. support 

President Donald Trump has sent a strong message to Israel over its handling of the West Bank issue one that could redefine the future of US–Israel relations if ignored.

In an interview with Time Magazine released Thursday, Trump cautioned that certain political moves by Israel could “cost it all” in terms of American support. This is clearly signaling a red line for his administration as tensions simmer over the Israeli Parliament’s controversial annexation vote.

The warning comes as Vice President JD Vance described the Israeli Knesset’s narrow vote backing annexation of the occupied West Bank as a “personal insult” to Washington, calling it “a very stupid political stunt.”

“Israel would lose all of its support from the United States if that happened,” Trump told Time.

Although both Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu oppose the annexation plan, right-wing members of Israel’s government have been pushing to permanently block any path to Palestinian statehood. The move threatens to upend the Trump-brokered Gaza peace deal, which has been holding on a fragile balance since early October.

The U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, warned that the annexation talk could derail progress made in the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

“President Trump has already made it clear that we do not support such moves right now,” Rubio said before departing for Israel on Wednesday. “We are concerned about anything that could undermine what we are working on.”

The Trump peace framework mediated by Egypt, Qatar, and Jordan, includes a phased ceasefire, hostage releases, and a long-term reconstruction plan for Gaza, which the President envisions transforming into a luxury tourist destination akin to Dubai or Monaco.

While the ceasefire remains active, with major hostage exchanges completed and aid now flowing into Gaza, political strains are mounting. The United Arab Emirates, a key partner in the peace process, has warned that annexation of the West Bank would be a “red line” with severe diplomatic consequences.