‘Deal with it’: US presses Netanyahu to condemn settler violence
Senior White House officials are involved after extremists surrounded Palestinian homes in Qusra, cut water and electricity and targeted a family with US citizenship; Huckabee called those responsible ‘Israeli terrorists’ as Washington demands arrests and prosecutions
The West Bank village of Qusra has become a contentious issue in U.S.-Israeli relations due to extremist settlers' violent actions against Palestinian families. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not publicly condemned the violence, despite pressure from the U.S. administration. Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a condemnation after significant American pressure was applied at senior levels of the Israeli government.
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, known for his strong pro-Israel stance, described the acts as "terror" and those responsible as "Israeli terrorists." U.S. officials believe Netanyahu is hesitant to confront settlers due to political risks. The crisis is particularly sensitive for Washington due to the involvement of an American citizen in the dispute.
The situation has sparked growing concern among younger Republicans and within traditionally supportive constituencies, with 57% of Republicans aged 18-49 now viewing Israel unfavorably.
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