US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee stated Israel bears responsibility for the safety of Palestinians in the West Bank following a surge in settler attacks. He emphasized the right of residents to live securely and the government's duty to ensure that security, addressing Palestinian-Americans during a visit to the occupied territory. Huckabee also dismissed claims of a planned forced displacement of Gazans, affirming no such plan exists. His visit included meetings with families of US citizens killed by Israeli settlers in towns repeatedly targeted by violence. The rise in settler aggression correlates with the current right-wing Israeli government taking power in late 2022. Residents of Turmus Ayya, a town frequently attacked, conveyed their desperation for increased safety and security to the ambassador, highlighting constant harassment and property damage.