US urges Israel to curb settler violence after attack on American journalist in West Bank

Secretary of State Rubio expressed US concern over an attack on an American journalist in the occupied West Bank and pressed Israel to act against settler violence, signaling Washington's desire to avoid a new crisis in the territory. The incident adds to rising tensions in the West Bank, where settler attacks have increased, and underscores a potential shift in US pressure on Israel. The extent of US follow-through and Israeli response remains uncertain.