Senate Democrats press Netanyahu on ‘surge’ in West Bank violence

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Today's Top Stories - August 26, 2026

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A majority of Senate Democrats have signed a Wednesday letter urging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address the “surge” in violence in the West Bank amid tensions from the Gaza war. 

The conflict is driven in part by Israeli settlers who are forcefully laying claim to land where Palestinians reside.

“Incidents of fatal violence by settlers have reportedly already surpassed 2025 levels and continue to increase. The last few weeks alone saw a significant surge in violence on both sides, resulting in a large-scale response by Israeli security forces, mass arrests of Palestinians, and reported attacks by settlers on mosques,” the lawmakers, led by Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), wrote in the letter.

“We urge you to take measures to prevent and intercede in this violence, establish........

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