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U.S. Ambassador in Israel: "Siege on Palestinians is Terrorism"

The U.S. ambassador in Israel described the settlers' siege as terrorism, calling actions in the West Bank "repugnant."

13 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The U.S. ambassador to Israel stated that the siege by settlers on Palestinian homes constitutes terrorism. This assertion highlights the ongoing tensions in the West Bank, where settlers' actions have been described as "repugnant."

In light of these events, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) intervened but hesitated to take decisive action. The ambassador's statements come amid an already tense climate in the region, with attention also focused on other developments in the Middle East.

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