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September 5, 2026
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee condemns settler violence as 'terrorism' during West Bank visit
- Ambassador Huckabee labeled Israeli settlers' violent actions as 'terrorism' during his visit to Turmus Ayya, emphasizing the need for accountability.
- He met with Palestinian-American residents affected by ongoing settler violence, which has surged since the recent conflict in Gaza began.
- Huckabee acknowledged the limited influence of the U.S. but stressed the importance of addressing the violence and its impact on local communities.
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- US ambassador visits Palestinian town amid rise in West Bank settler violenceSep 5, 2026 at 9:17 AM · Reuters
- US Ambassador to Israel meets Palestinian-Americans facing settler attacksSep 5, 2026 at 3:36 PM · CNN
- US ambassador to Israel calls violent settlers 'terrorists'Sep 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM · AP
- Huckabee calls Israeli settler violence in West Bank an 'act of terror'Sep 5, 2026 at 7:16 PM · The Hill