Rubio set to meet Netanyahu on Israel’s possible West Bank annexation plan.

Multiple reliable sources confirm that U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in mid-September 2025, specifically on Sunday and Monday, to discuss Israel's potential annexation of parts of the West Bank. This meeting is part of broader diplomatic engagement amid ongoing debates within Israel about annexation, which has not yet been finalized by the Israeli security cabinet.

Rubio has privately indicated some level of openness to annexation, and the Trump administration’s stance appears not to oppose it strongly. The discussions are occurring against a backdrop of international concern, including warnings from the UAE about potential impacts on the Abraham Accords and ongoing Palestinian state recognition efforts. While some sources mention that a formal working meeting may not be officially announced, the planned interactions and shared public appearances (such as visiting the Western Wall) underscore the diplomatic significance of Rubio’s visit.