Washington's envoy labels settler violence as terrorism
The American ambassador to Israel, Mike Hucky, described the violence of Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank as "terrorist and criminal," amid an escalation of assaults and Israeli raids into Palestinian areas. He affirmed that Palestinians have the right to live in safety and called on Israel to hold those responsible for acts of terrorism accountable. He also noted that Washington is aware of Palestinian concerns, while emphasizing the limited authority of the U.S. embassy to investigate or intervene directly. Nonetheless, he affirmed support for Israel's right to settlement building in certain areas of the West Bank. This came at the same time as ongoing Israeli assaults, including raid invasions, attacks on Palestinian homes, and resource theft, amidst expanding settlements and Palestinian fears that increased settlement activity undermines peace efforts and threatens Palestinian rights in the occupied territories.
تنويه: هذا ملخص تم إنشاؤه بواسطة الذكاء الاصطناعي
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