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West Bank Settler Violence Kills Six, US Ambassador Backs Trump

8/4/2026

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Settler violence in the West Bank killed four Palestinians and two Israelis in Tal.
Settlers stole building materials, vandalized a cemetery, torched mosques and blocked an ambulance with a pregnant woman.
Amishav Melet, whose brother died, accused intimidation and urged Jews to retake the West Bank.
U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee told settlers President Donald Trump loves the land and the United States backs them.

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Story summary

Settler violence in the West Bank killed four Palestinians and two Israelis in Tal.
Settlers stole building materials, vandalized a cemetery, torched mosques and blocked an ambulance with a pregnant woman.
Amishav Melet, whose brother died, accused intimidation and urged Jews to retake the West Bank.
U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee told settlers President Donald Trump loves the land and the United States backs them.