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Senator Murray Statement on President Biden's Executive Order on Settler Violence in West Bank

Statement

Date: Feb. 1, 2024
Location: Washington, D.C.
Issues: Foreign Affairs

"This is an important move by President Biden--Israeli settler violence against Palestinians is abhorrent and indefensible, and the Biden Administration's decision to back up their forceful denouncements of settler violence with sanctions against individuals who direct or participate in this kind of violence and intimidation is a meaningful step that I wholeheartedly support.

Extremist settler violence, which reached record levels in 2023, is a major threat to the safety and security of thousands of civilians living in the West Bank right now and a very real hurdle to achieving lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians. It is essential that we send a strong message that anyone engaging in or threatening violence against Palestinians in the West Bank--including Israeli leaders and government officials--will be held accountable by the United States."


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