Booker and Goldman Push Biden Administration to Address Israeli Settler Violence in the West Bank

Statement

"As your administration tirelessly works to prevent the expansion of this conflict, we write to specifically highlight the threat that violence in the West Bank -- especially vigilante violence by Israeli settlers -- poses to those efforts, Israel's near-term security, Palestinian human rights, and long-term regional peace.

We strongly believe that a two-state solution remains the only genuine option to achieve a just, secure, and prosperous future for both Israelis and Palestinians. However, settler violence against Palestinian civilians destroys the very seeds of trust and cooperation needed to make progress toward a two-state outcome and an enduring peace in the region. For example, settler violence presents a significant challenge to the viability of the Palestinian Authority (PA), a critical partner for West Bank security, the future of Gaza, and regional peace efforts."

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