European countries have declared their outright rejection of Israel's efforts to establish sovereignty over the Jordan Valley and all settlement blocs in the occupied West Bank, driven by the US peace plan.
In his statement to the radio of the Occupation Army, Israeli Minister of Regional Cooperation Ofir Akonis said that the annexation would definitely happen in July, but that this should be done in partnership with the United States.
Acounis added that the move will not take place until it is announced by US President Donald Trump.
The West Bank - including East Jerusalem - is occupied territory under international law, making all Jewish settlements there and the areas it is intended to annex to illegal, and the European Union does not recognize Israel's sovereignty over the territories it has occupied since 1967.
Palestinian officials also threatened to cancel bilateral agreements with Israel if it went ahead with the annexation process, which would significantly undermine the two-state solution.
Germany warns
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas considered that the Israeli move threatens the stability of the entire Middle East, while the German parliament expressed strong opposition to the move.
The German minister affirmed during a speech in his country's parliament that peace cannot be achieved through unilateral steps.
Mas pledged to place the issue at the top of his agenda, especially with Berlin taking the rotating presidency of the European Union for a period of 6 months, as well as the presidency of the Security Council during the current July.
The German minister also urged Israel to reconsider its plans, saying that it is still possible to use the opportunity and time available to find a solution to the crisis before the possible annexation process.
Britain: The annexation is a step back
In turn, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that his country will not recognize any changes to the 1967 borders unless the Palestinians also agree to this.
In an article published by the Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth, Johnson warned Israel against taking such a step, calling for justice for both Israelis and Palestinians.
Johnson believed that the proposed annexation plan would take Israel back steps, and would jeopardize its progress in improving relations with the Arab and Islamic worlds.
The British Prime Minister stressed that Israeli interests overlap with those of Arab partners.
Meanwhile, Johnson was proud of the UK's contribution to Israel's birth with the Balfour Declaration 1917.
France: a violation of international law
In France, President Emmanuel Macron called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stop implementing the plan.
Macron said in connection with Netanyahu - according to a statement of the Elysee - that the annexation of any Palestinian land is contrary to international law, and threatens the two-state solution and the achievement of a lasting and just peace between the Palestinians and the Israelis.
Brussels threatens sanctions
In Belgium, on June 26, Parliament adopted a resolution urging the government to prepare a list of measures that could be taken against Israel if it annexed Palestinian lands.
The proposed resolution was passed by the Green Party by a majority of 101 votes, while 39 members of Parliament abstained from voting.
The resolution urges the Belgian government to play a leading role at the European and multilateral levels in order to draw up a list of effective countermeasures, to respond in a manner consistent with any Israeli annexation of the occupied Palestinian territories.
On the other hand, more than a thousand European parliamentarians condemned in a joint message the Israeli annexation plan for parts of the occupied West Bank.
The letter urged European leaders to stop the proposed plan and preserve prospects for a two-state solution.
Parliamentarians expressed support for the statement of European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, who warned that the annexation could not pass without objection.
The message was signed by 1080 members of National Societies and the European Parliament from all European countries.
Vatican: No to Israel's unilateral steps
In this context, the Vatican renewed its rejection of the annexation plan, and considered that unilateral Israeli actions could exacerbate the sensitive situation in the Middle East.
In a statement on Wednesday, Vatican Foreign Minister Cardinal Petro Baroline expressed concern that this measure would endanger peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians.
In a previous statement, the Pope of the Vatican Francesco stressed the right of the Israeli and Palestinian states to exist and live in peace and security within internationally recognized borders.
Netanyahu had announced that the annexation process would begin on July 1, but internal Israeli differences and the failure to reach understandings with the US administration prevented this.
Palestinian estimates indicate that the annexation will reach more than 30% of the occupied West Bank.