Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz met with the leaders of the Israeli settlers to persuade them to accept the annexation plan, for which they announced their rejection last week in a statement issued by the leaders of the major settlers. “We will always work in full cooperation with the Americans … I would like to emphasize here that the United States is our best friend in the world,” Gantz said, stressing the strong friendship between Israel and the United States of America. To check the news, click here