Conflict● ElevatedSep 5 · Sep 5, 2026, 5:30 PM
US Ambassador calls violent Israeli settlers 'terrorists' after disturbances in West Bank
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Clarín · Middle East
The US ambassador to Israel condemned settler violence in the West Bank, calling it 'terrorism' during a visit to Turmus Ayya. The UN reports an increase in attacks since the war in Gaza, highlighting the seriousness of the situation in the region.
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