Turmus Ayya

Palestinian Americans in Turmus Ayya are experiencing a surge in Israeli settler violence following US ambassador Mike Huckabee's visits to nearby Shilo. Many residents, primarily US citizens from cities like New York and Chicago, return for summers to teach their children Arabic and Palestinian culture.

Palestinian Americans in Turmus Ayya face increased Israeli settler violence following US ambassador Mike Huckabee's visit to the nearby Shilo settlement. The area, marked by contested land and attacks, is home to US citizens from the diaspora who return for summers to connect with Palestinian culture.

Settlers attacked two West Bank villages, Turmus Ayya and Jalud, with arson confirmed by the IDF, though no arrests were made. A family in Jalud abandoned their home after a weekslong siege, and journalists were blocked from accessing the besieged property despite a troop escort.

U.S. lawmaker Ro Khanna was detained by Israeli settlers armed with M4 rifles during a visit to the southern West Bank. He described the encounter as part of a visit to assess the human toll of Israeli occupation, which he said influenced his consideration of a 2028 presidential run.

Israeli forces conducted raids in Turmus Ayya and Silwan, detaining a Palestinian and a child respectively, while settlers attacked Palestinians near Atara. In Jenin, forces excavated privately owned agricultural land for a military camp.