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Jeffries Urges Trump to Force Israel to Protect Civilians

8/18/2026

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) urged U.S. President Donald Trump Monday to compel Israel to protect Palestinian civilians from settlers.
Jeffries was among 100 Democrats who voted against sending aid to Israel last month.
The Israeli Defense Forces entered Qusra to dismantle outposts after settlers closed roads, cut water, and set up tents.
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee condemned the Qusra attacks, calling the settlers “Israeli terrorists.”

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) urged U.S. President Donald Trump Monday to compel Israel to protect Palestinian civilians from settlers.
Jeffries was among 100 Democrats who voted against sending aid to Israel last month.
The Israeli Defense Forces entered Qusra to dismantle outposts after settlers closed roads, cut water, and set up tents.
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee condemned the Qusra attacks, calling the settlers “Israeli terrorists.”