West Bank Settlers Forge Ties with U.S. Conservative Leaders in Push Against Palestinian Statehood

Ruth Lieberman, a Jewish settler in the West Bank, collaborates with U.S. conservative leaders to oppose Palestinian statehood. Hosting figures like Senator Mike Lee, Lieberman seeks to influence Republican views ahead of the U.S. election. Grassroots efforts and religious coalitions have intensified since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, aiming to bolster Israeli settlement expansion.

Ruth Lieberman, a Jewish settler in the Israeli occupied West Bank, has been actively working to counter international pressure for the creation of a sovereign Palestinian state. Her collaborations with influential U.S. Republicans, particularly from the party's religious right, have played a significant role in her efforts.

Following the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas, Lieberman hosted conservative Senator Mike Lee for a Shabbat meal in her home. During the visit, discussions about Palestinian statehood revealed hardened Israeli opposition. Lieberman's efforts aim to align the positions of U.S. Republican officials with the stance of Israeli settlers and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government.

Grassroots movements and coalitions, such as the 'Keep God's Land' campaign, have gained momentum. These groups hope to sway U.S. policy against a two-state solution, favoring Israeli control over the West Bank. Such initiatives have found increased support among American evangelicals and have seen numerous U.S. Congress members visiting settlements to solidify ties.

(With inputs from agencies.)