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U.S. Intervention Vows After Qusra Attacks, Huckabee Warns Iran

8/19/2026

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Huckabee Calls Intervention

Mike Huckabee called the Qusra attacks terrorism and said the United States will intervene.
He warned Iran will not receive enriched uranium and said force could be used if Tehran rejects a nuclear deal.
He reaffirmed U.S. support for Israel’s right to defend itself in Gaza and its 20-point plan.
He said President Donald Trump is sensitive about endorsing Israeli parties and prefers not to tip the scale.

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Israeli Forces Raze

Israeli forces razed the illegal outpost in Qusra on 12 August and detained one settler.
U.S. consular officials urged Israel to deploy troops and remove the settlers’ barricades, turning the siege into a bilateral crisis.
Yesha Council chair Yisrael Ganz condemned the outpost as illegal and said it does not reflect settlement values.
Village leader Marmar Odeh said residents will stay despite the military presence and cut utilities.

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Huckabee Calls Intervention

Mike Huckabee called the Qusra attacks terrorism and said the United States will intervene.
He warned Iran will not receive enriched uranium and said force could be used if Tehran rejects a nuclear deal.
He reaffirmed U.S. support for Israel’s right to defend itself in Gaza and its 20-point plan.
He said President Donald Trump is sensitive about endorsing Israeli parties and prefers not to tip the scale.

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