# Huckabee calls Israeli settlers 'terrorists' amid Qusra siege standoff

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee referred to Israeli settlers as "terrorists" while commenting on the ongoing siege in the West Bank village of Qusra. His remarks raise questions about whether Washington can pressure Israel to end the operation and broker a de-escalation.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/14/huckabee-calls-israeli-settlers-terrorists-can-us-push-end-qusra-siege?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:28:14 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/16/water-and-salt-qusra-residents-trapped-in-israeli-settler-siege?traffic_source=rss) — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:18:00 +0000