Leading House Democrats call for immediate U.S. action against Israeli settler violence, West Bank annexation

Rep. Rosa DeLauro and Rep. Sean Casten urged the restoration of Biden-era sanctions on extremist Israeli settlers and a ban on Israeli West Bank residents from participating in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program

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Rep. Rosa DeLauro and Rep. Sean Casten urged the restoration of Biden-era sanctions on extremist Israeli settlers and a ban on Israeli West Bank residents from participating in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program

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Ben Samuels

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03:18 AM • May 30 2026 IDT

Leading House Democrats, reflecting on a recent visit to Israel and the West Bank, called for immediate U.S. action to prevent annexation and rising Israeli settler violence.

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