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Rubio wants ‘crackdown’ on settler violence after US journalist attack

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Rubio, a key Trump administration official, has urged Israel to halt settler violence, responding to a violent attack on a US journalist. This comes amid growing tensions over the treatment of Palestinians by Israeli settlers.

Key points

  • Rubio's call for a "crackdown" on settler violence is in response to a violent attack on…: Rubio's call for a "crackdown" on settler violence is in response to a violent attack on a US journalist.
  • The incident has highlighted growing tensions over the treatment of Palestinians by Israe…: The incident has highlighted growing tensions over the treatment of Palestinians by Israeli settlers.
  • This comes amid growing pressure on the Trump administration to address the issue of sett…: This comes amid growing pressure on the Trump administration to address the issue of settler violence.

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Rubio wants ‘crackdown’ on settler violence after US journalist attack

The Trump administration has asked Israel to stop settler attacks in the occupied West Bank, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio. This comes amid outrage over a savage settler attack on Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine on Friday.

Published On 18 Oct 2026

Original source: www.aljazeera.com

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