US Ambassador Visits West Bank Amid Rising Attacks on Christian Communities
The US has labeled an attack on a Palestinian church in the West Bank as an act of terror, urging prosecution of the perpetrators, which is believed to be carried out by Israeli settlers. The incident, involving a fire near a cemetery and a 5th-century church in Taybeh, has drawn international attention amid rising violence in the region since Israel's conflict with Hamas in Gaza. The US ambassador emphasized the need for thorough investigation and accountability, amidst ongoing tensions over Israeli settlements.