US issues harsher censure of West Bank violence without explicitly blaming Israel

The US State Department has issued a new statement strongly condemning violence in the West Bank and calling for legal action against the perpetrators. However, Washington refrained from explicitly mentioning settlers or holding the Israeli government directly responsible in its position. The statement comes amid reports that two Palestinians were shot dead after security forces entered a village to locate missing pets. According to the Times of Israel, this stance reflects the continued cautious diplomatic approach of the US regarding ongoing tensions in the region.