Jeffries: Trump administration must protect Palestinians from ‘lawbreaking settlers’

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D‑NY) called on the Trump administration to intervene in the West Bank, urging Washington to instruct Israel to protect Palestinians who are being attacked by “law‑breaking settlers.” In a statement posted to the social‑media platform X on Monday, Jeffries said the “ongoing siege of Palestinian homes in the West Bank by violent, law‑breaking settlers is unacceptable. Enough.” He added that the U.S. government must take action to halt the violence and ensure the safety of Palestinian residents.

Jeffries’ remarks come amid reports of repeated incursions by Israeli settlers into Palestinian villages, where homes have been damaged or destroyed and residents have been physically assaulted. The U.S. has long been a key diplomatic and military partner of Israel, and the Trump administration has generally maintained a supportive stance toward Israeli security measures. By calling on the administration to “tell Israel” to curb the settler attacks, Jeffries is seeking a shift in U.S. policy toward a more forceful stance on protecting Palestinian civilians in the occupied territories.

The call highlights growing domestic pressure on the U.S. to address the humanitarian situation in the West Bank. While the administration’s response has not yet been announced, Jeffries’ statement underscores the bipartisan concern that unchecked settler violence could further destabilize an already volatile region. The situation remains closely monitored by international observers and human‑rights organizations, who continue to call for a cessation of hostilities and a return to negotiated solutions.