Netanyahu Faces Crisis as Israeli Settler Violence Spirals, Threatening Regional Stability and U.S. Peace Efforts

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu finds himself at a critical crossroads as escalating violence by Israeli settlers in the West Bank threatens not only regional stability but also Washington’s fragile peace initiatives. In a closed-door meeting with top security leaders including military, police, and Shin Bet officials, Netanyahu faced the growing crisis that human rights groups and Palestinians warn is far from isolated incidents — it has become an alarming daily reality. How Long Will Washington Allow Extremism to Undermine Peace? The United States has invested considerable diplomatic capital in a U.N. Security Council-backed plan aiming for a two-state solution with...