US to urge Israel to curb violence against Palestinians in West Bank – Israeli media

The US administration intends to present “official demands” to Israel, including a halt to settler attacks and a cessation of violence committed by Israeli soldiers against Palestinians in the West Bank, Israel’s Channel 13 reported on Sunday. Quoting unnamed US sources, the broadcaster said Washington was “deeply concerned” about what it described as a rise in “nationalistically motivated crimes” in the West Bank, as well as repeated reports documenting violence by Israeli soldiers against Palestinians. According to the report, the requests will be raised during an expected meeting between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington next week. The report added that the United States will ask Israel to provide explanations and reports on law […]