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US says attack on West Bank Palestinian church was 'act of terror'

TAYBEH, WEST BANK, JUL 19 – US Ambassador Mike Huckabee condemned attacks on Taybeh’s fifth-century Church of St. George and called for prosecution of those responsible for recent settler violence, affecting 1,500 residents.

  • U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee visited the Palestinian town of Taybeh, expressing solidarity after recent violent attacks, including an arson incident at the Church of St. George.
  • Huckabee condemned the attack on the Church of St. George in Taybeh, calling it an act of terror and insisted on accountability for the attackers.
  • Huckabee emphasized the need for accountability, stating that desecrating a sacred site is a crime against humanity, and expressed the need for harsh consequences for such acts.
  • A Catholic church in Gaza was also damaged during an Israeli Defense Forces operation, prompting Huckabee to advocate for protecting places of worship and promoting dialogue.
  • Huckabee visited Taybeh to show solidarity with residents affected by violence from extremist Israeli settlers, emphasizing the need for justice.
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i24NEWS broke the news in on Saturday, July 19, 2025.
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