Settler Violence: A Glimpse into Israel's Fractured Identity The recent comments from US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee that Israeli settler violence in the occupied West Bank constitutes "terror" have sparked a mix of reactions, from praise for his candor to criticism for his perceived interventionism.
However, beneath the diplomatic fallout lies a more profound issue: the Israeli government's struggle to contain and condemn its own extremists.
For years, the international community has been aware of the settler movement's growing influence in Israel. Huckabee's statement is significant because it marks a departure from the usual diplomatic protocol.