Rubio says U.S. concerned about settler violence, Trump opposes West Bank status quo change

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that attacks by Israeli settlers 'have targeted security forces' and urged Israel to act decisively before the violence spirals further, amid a recent surge in deadly attacks on Palestinians

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that attacks by Israeli settlers 'have targeted security forces' and urged Israel to act decisively before the violence spirals further, amid a recent surge in deadly attacks on Palestinians

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Liza Rozovsky

01:01 AM • March 28 2026 IDT

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday said the United States is "concerned" about escalating settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.

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