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Trump Lifts Sanctions, Igniting Fears of Palestinian Violence

1/23/2025

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President Trump's decision to lift sanctions on Israeli settlers has sparked fears of escalating violence against Palestinians, with experts warning it jeopardizes peace efforts. As he seeks to strengthen ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia, the complexities of Saudi demands for Palestinian state recognition loom large, raising alarms about the future of the Palestinian cause in global diplomacy.

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President Trump's decision to lift sanctions on Israeli settlers has sparked fears of escalating violence against Palestinians, with experts warning it jeopardizes peace efforts. As he seeks to strengthen ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia, the complexities of Saudi demands for Palestinian state recognition loom large, raising alarms about the future of the Palestinian cause in global diplomacy.