Settler Terrorism and the Erosion of Israeli Democracy The West Bank has long been a flashpoint for tensions between Israelis and Palestinians.
In recent years, however, settler violence against Palestinian civilians has escalated alarmingly, posing not only a humanitarian crisis but also a threat to Israel's democratic norms.
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee recently condemned Israeli settlers as "a band of terrorists" who engage in "horrible activities of a criminal nature. " While his words are welcome, they are long overdue.