US Ambassador Labels Settler Violence in West Bank as Terrorism

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee labeled recent violence by illegal Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank as “terrorism,” acknowledging an escalation in such acts. He emphasized that the perpetrators are often disaffected youths and reassured that Israeli authorities aim to hold them accountable. Since October 2023, over 1,076 Palestinians have been killed, with more than 7,154 reported attacks by settlers. Huckabee also expressed optimism regarding a Gaza ceasefire and dismissed concerns over US F-35 sales to Saudi Arabia, affirming Israel’s military superiority in the region.

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