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Democrats Demand Accountability for West Bank Settler Violence

3/27/2026

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New York Democratic representatives Ritchie Torres and Daniel Goldman condemned extremist settler violence in the West Bank and called for accountability and sanctions against those undermining a two-state solution.
Torres emphasized a zero-tolerance stance on such violence, while Goldman criticized the Trump administration for lifting sanctions on violent settlers.
As public support for Israel declines among Democrats, some candidates are distancing themselves from the Israel lobby, prompting concern from Aipac about marginalizing pro-Israel Democrats.
Reports indicate the Trump administration may not have addressed recent violence in discussions with Israeli officials, despite increasing incidents linked to Israeli authorities.

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New York Democratic representatives Ritchie Torres and Daniel Goldman condemned extremist settler violence in the West Bank and called for accountability and sanctions against those undermining a two-state solution.
Torres emphasized a zero-tolerance stance on such violence, while Goldman criticized the Trump administration for lifting sanctions on violent settlers.
As public support for Israel declines among Democrats, some candidates are distancing themselves from the Israel lobby, prompting concern from Aipac about marginalizing pro-Israel Democrats.
Reports indicate the Trump administration may not have addressed recent violence in discussions with Israeli officials, despite increasing incidents linked to Israeli authorities.