The US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, denounces a siege by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank village of Qusra, calling it a “horrific act of terror.” Both outlets report that he criticizes the situation after settler violence and blockading-like actions in the area.
France 24 adds that Huckabee says the Israeli army intervenes on Wednesday following a US request, but soldiers do not remove the settlers. The Hindu highlights the broader political context of his comments, noting that the remarks are notable given his past positions, including support for some Israeli settlement activity and skepticism about a Palestinian state.
Taken together, the coverage focuses on Huckabee’s direct condemnation while also contrasting the expected stance of the ambassador, based on his previous statements, with his current characterization of the violence as terrorism. The outlets do not provide additional independent details on the siege beyond what Huckabee asserts.
