RT Douglass Mackey (@douglassmackey)All we do for Israel and they won't even protect a tiny little Christian town in the middle of the West Bank. ...

RT Ihab Hassan (@IhabHassane)The oldest Christian community in the world is at risk of disappearing from the Holy Land as attacks by Israeli settlers intensify.Israeli settler attacks were frequent even before October 7, but they have intensified dramatically across the West Bank since then, fueled by the Israeli government policies that encourage the expansion of new outposts, issue firearm licenses to settlers, and provide them with rapid access to roads, water, vehicles, and other basic services.Settlers ...

US Foreign Policy & Middle East Diplomacy - The US, under President Trump, strongly opposes Palestinian statehood, viewing it as a reward for Hamas's actions [1] - Other nations, including France, Australia, Canada, and the UK, are calling for Palestinian statehood, creating diplomatic isolation for the US and Israel [2][3] - A key obstacle to a two-state solution is Israel's expansion of settlements in the West Bank, particularly the E1 area, which would prevent a contiguous Palestinian state [4] - Arab countries consider Israeli annexation and occupation a red line, potentially jeopardizing normalization efforts like the Abraham Accords [5] - The UN Secretary General believes a two-state solution is the only way to resolve the conflict, warning that denying Palestinian statehood would benefit extremists [6][7] - The creation of a Palestinian state is complicated by the ongoing conflict and unresolved issues such as borders, capitals, and the "pay to slay" policy of the Palestinian Authority [8][9][10] - Some argue that conditions, including reforms within the Palestinian Authority and the removal of Mahmoud Abbas, should be met before recognizing a Palestinian state [13] UN & International Relations - President Trump criticized the UN for not living up to its potential and for ineffectiveness [14] - The US is withholding funding from the UN, contributing to a financial crisis within the organization [17] - The UN is cutting offices and staff, including in areas like the World Food Program, World Health Organization, and refugee programs [19] - The US criticizes the UN while simultaneously relying on it for foreign policy objectives [18]

Israel has issued the final approval for a settlement bloc which will cut the West Bank through its centre. Bethlehem and Ramallah would be as disconnected as the West Bank and Gaza—once a short taxi ride apart—are today https://t.co/cm6Jv3VXGt ...

Geopolitical Landscape - Reports indicate an intensification of Israeli settlers' efforts to displace Palestinians in the West Bank [1]