Some settler advocates in the West Bank are hopeful that Donald Trump will support their dream of imposing sovereignty over the area, despite concerns from Palestinians and the international community. The West Bank has seen a rapid expansion of Israeli settlements and an increase in settler violence in recent years. Israeli flags have appeared on hilltops claimed by settlers, adding to worries among Palestinians. Settlers have celebrated Trump's nomination of officials known for pro-Israel views, and some Israeli government ministers and settler advocates have publicly pushed for annexation of the West Bank. However, it is uncertain whether Trump will support such a move.