West Bank & Jerusalem
US ambassador to Israel condemns settler violence as terrorism
Image credit: Al Jazeera English
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US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee characterized Israeli settler violence in the occupied West Bank as "terror," Al Jazeera English reported. The statement represents a rare public condemnation of the settler movement by a senior American diplomat stationed in the country.
Huckabee's remarks signal friction over policy toward Israeli settlements, which are considered illegal under international law and a major obstacle to peace negotiations. The ambassador's comments are notable given his long history of support for pro-Israel advocacy groups and his previous positions within conservative American political circles.
