Al Jazeera · DistrictNews · 2026-09-05
ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has met with several local officials and
ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has met with several local officials and residents in the occupied West Bank. The diplomat said on Saturday that the Israeli government has a “responsibility” to ensure the safety of Palestinians. Huckabee labels some of the settlers committing violence as ‘terrorists’ though analysts say his visit is 'symbolic.
Why it matters. This meeting highlights official U.S. diplomatic engagement in the occupied West Bank and positions on settler violence and Palestinian safety.
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