Israel has taken significant steps to deepen its control over the occupied West Bank, prompting accusations of de facto annexation from Palestinian leaders and widespread criticism from Arab and Muslim states. The Israeli security cabinet approved measures that underscore a shift in policy, which includes easing settler land seizures and strengthening civil authority in the region. These developments come just days before Prime Minister Netanyahu’s visit to the United States, raising concerns about the impact on the fragile prospects for a two-state solution. International reactions have included calls for Israel to reverse its decisions, with several countries warning that these actions jeopardize regional stability and the potential for future peace negotiations.