Israel's government has accelerated de facto control over West Bank territory through record settlement approvals, outpost legalization, state land declarations, and transfers of administrative powers to civilian bodies, especially in Area C. These steps, advanced notably in early and mid-2026 under the current coalition, have produced extensive physical and bureaucratic changes without a formal sovereignty declaration. Traders assign a 95.5% probability against formal annexation before 2027 because Israeli leadership, including Prime Minister Netanyahu, has consistently prioritized incremental measures over explicit legal steps that would trigger broad international sanctions, U.S. opposition, and diplomatic isolation. Scheduled national elections this fall and competing priorities such as regional security add further constraints. A post-election shift empowering annexation advocates or a major diplomatic realignment could still raise the chance of a formal declaration within the window.