annexation

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Latvia and Sweden also recently restarted military service and Lithuania brought it back after Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014.

From BBC

Both favor annexation of land claimed by Palestinians, including Gaza, and the forced removal of some Palestinians.

From Los Angeles Times

Israel considers all of Jerusalem to be its capital, but its annexation of east Jerusalem is not internationally recognized.

From Seattle Times

Some of Israel’s most right-wing politicians are calling for the annexation of parts of the Gaza Strip.

From Los Angeles Times

This de facto annexation seemed intended to preclude the establishment of a Palestinian state, which became an official goal of U.S. policy in 2002.

From Los Angeles Times