House Democrats Prepare to Challenge Israel Over West Bank Violence

Lawmakers are warning they will take a tougher stance on Israeli policies and settler violence in the next Congress.

House Democrats are getting ready to change how they deal with Israel. Leaders and members of the party say they have had enough of the violence in the West Bank. They are promising to take a tougher approach when the new Congress meets. Top Democrats, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, have signaled that they plan to confront Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The main issue is the rise in violence from Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank. Some members of Congress, like Kweisi Mfume and Alexander Vindman, have already started calling for action. Th…