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US Ambassador visits West Bank, addresses settler violence
U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, visited the Palestinian town of Turmus Ayya in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Saturday. The visit occurred amid a rise in settler violence against Palestinians. Huckabee stated that "crime is crime, terror is terror" and that perpetrators should face "severe consequences." He also emphasized that the Israeli government has a responsibility to ensure the safety and security of people in these communities. Separately, Huckabee also addressed concerns about potential forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza, stating there are no plans for such an action.
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- Left (1): The Hindu
- Centre (1): Deccan Herald
- International (14): ABC Australia, Al Jazeera English, CBS News, CNN, CTV News, Channel News Asia, France 24, Le Monde, Los Angeles Times, Reuters, Sky News, South China Morning Post, The Jerusalem Post, The New York Times