Abandoned by the US: Palestinian Americans trapped in a surge of Israeli settler violence
Summary
Palestinian American residents of Turmus Ayya in the West Bank face increasing violence from Israeli settlers who claim the land as theirs. Many villagers, who are also U.S. citizens, feel abandoned as the U.S. government supports Israeli settlements that are considered illegal under international law.Key Facts
- Turmus Ayya is a Palestinian village in the West Bank where about 80% of residents have U.S. citizenship.
- Israeli settlers have established an illegal outpost near the village, claiming the land as Jewish territory.
- Settlers frequently attack the village, using intimidation tactics like night raids, gunfire, and graffiti.
- The U.S. supports Israeli settlements financially and politically, despite international law considering these settlements illegal.
- Mike Huckabee, the U.S. ambassador to Israel and an evangelical Christian, strongly supports the settlers' claims.
- Some settlers, including Amishav Melet, openly advocate for Jewish control over the entire West Bank.
- Palestinian Americans in Turmus Ayya feel caught in a conflict where their U.S. government supports the opposing side.
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