US Ambassador Calls for Severe Consequences Over West Bank Settler Violence

In early September 2026, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee visited a Palestinian town in the West Bank that had been hit by settler violence. During the visit, he called the attacks by Israeli settlers "acts of terror" and said Israel has a "responsibility" to ensure the safety of Palestinians in the area. He also urged that Israel face "severe consequences" over the violence, which has escalated over recent weeks.