Trump Officials Demand Israel Crack Down on West Bank Settlers
Trump officials Mike Huckabee and Marco Rubio are urging Israel to crack down on settler violence in the occupied West Bank.
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are urging Israel to crack down on violent settler attacks. Huckabee condemned the recent assault on American journalist Heidi Levine, calling it a "despicable act of terror." He demanded lengthy prison sentences for the attackers and called for a full investigation.
Rubio expressed concern over the attack and reiterated U.S. demands for Israel to take action against settler violence. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has previously questioned the identity of the attackers, suggesting they may be Palestinians or far-left activists. However, reports indicate the attackers were Israeli settlers.
The U.S. State Department condemned all criminal violence and emphasized the need for information and a response from the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem. The incidents have sparked international criticism and raised questions about the U.S. approach to Israeli policy in the West Bank.
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