US Ambassador Calls Israeli Settlers 'Terrorists' in West Bank Visit
On Saturday, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee took a trip to the Palestinian village of Turmus Ayya in the occupied West Bank. During his visit, he strongly criticized recent acts of violence by settlers, labeling them 'terrorists.' He talked to Palestinian American residents who shared their experiences of attacks on their lives and homes. Huckabee pointed out that actions like burning cars and vandalizing mosques are not mere crimes but 'acts of terror.' This follows his previous condemnation of settlers last month after violence in Qusra. With rising tensions since the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also condemned the actions of a small group of rioters.
Key facts
- US Ambassador Mike Huckabee visited Turmus Ayya on Saturday.
- He called Israeli settlers who commit violence 'terrorists.'
- He met with Palestinian American residents affected by the violence.
- He described acts like burning cars and torching mosques as 'acts of terror.'
- He previously used the term 'terrorists' after unrest in Qusra.
- Settlers burned a mosque in Bazariya and left graffiti referencing Huckabee.
- Violence has surged since October 7, 2023, according to the UN.
- Israeli PM Netanyahu condemned the actions of a 'handful of rioters.'
Entities
Institutions
- United Nations
- UN humanitarian office
Locations
- United States
- Israel
- West Bank
- Turmus Ayya
- Qusra
- Bazariya
- Gaza
- southern Israel