West Bank Christians Put Trump’s Support for Israel to the Test
Summary
Christian groups in the West Bank are asking President Donald Trump to pressure Israel to protect Palestinian Christian communities from attacks by settlers. Recently, clashes involving settlers, Palestinians, and international visitors have raised concerns about safety and the future of one of the oldest Christian populations in the Holy Land.Key Facts
- President Trump gave full support to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s upcoming election.
- Settlers allegedly attacked an American journalist and besieged Palestinian homes, including one of a U.S. dual citizen.
- Trump’s ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, called the attack a “despicable act of terror” and urged Israel to act.
- Israeli police have started an investigation and arrested 10 people related to the weekend violence in the West Bank.
- The West Bank village of Taybeh, the last entirely Christian village, saw an attack on European diplomats and a French mayor by masked settlers.
- Christian advocates warn that ongoing violence is threatening to erase Christian communities that have lived in the region for nearly 2,000 years.
- The White House said it supports a stable West Bank to help keep Israel secure and promote peace.
- Israeli officials claim they are working to protect Christians, but disputes continue over responsibility for violent incidents.
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