• U.S. officials warn Israeli annexation could jeopardize peace plans in Gaza.
• Vice President JD Vance calls the Knesset vote on annexation a "stupid political stunt."
• Trump threatens loss of American support if Israel proceeds with annexation.
• The UAE labels annexation a "red line" for diplomatic relations with Israel.
• Concerns raised about the implications for a future Palestinian state.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has raised alarms over the Israeli Knesset's recent move toward annexing the West Bank, declaring it threatens President Donald Trump's plan for peace in Gaza. Rubio cautioned that this annexation could unravel the fragile ceasefire that currently exists between Israel and Hamas, which has been a focus of U.S. diplomacy in the region, especially during his visit to Israel according to Reuters.

In a parallel development, Vice President JD Vance sharply criticized the Knesset's vote, calling it an "insult" and stating that if seen as a political stunt, it was a "very stupid political stunt." Vance emphasized Trump's stance, asserting that annexation of the West Bank will not happen under his administration’s policy reports NPR and Channel News Asia.

Trump himself reinforced this Washington stance, warning that Israel's annexation efforts could lead to a complete loss of American support. He noted that such moves would violate commitments made to Arab nations as part of ongoing peace negotiations. "It won’t happen because I gave my word to the Arab countries," Trump stated, suggesting deep implications for regional diplomacy if Israel proceeds with the plan according to India Times.

Amid these tensions, the UAE has labeled any annexation a "red line," indicating potential diplomatic fallout over the annexation issue, reflecting broader concerns within the Arab world regarding Israel's actions in occupied territories. The UAE and other Gulf states are wary of the implications for Palestinian statehood aspirations linked to such Israeli policies as per Reuters and Channel News Asia.

The ongoing discussions in the U.S. government highlight the delicate balance of maintaining ties with Israel while advocating for a renewed venture towards peace, especially after years of conflict that have claimed numerous lives and undermined hope for a two-state solution according to NPR and India Times.