Jewish Settler Lobbies Republicans Against Palestinian State

Ruth Lieberman, a Jewish settler in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, is leveraging her connections with prominent U.S. Republicans, such as Senator Mike Lee and House Speaker Mike Johnson, to resist pressure for a sovereign Palestinian state. Lieberman's interactions with these Republican figures aim to align their views with Israeli settlers and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government following the October 7 Hamas attack. She and other settler officials have intensified efforts to influence the Republican Party's stance, particularly in light of the upcoming U.S. election. Reuters conducted interviews with Israelis, Palestinians, Trump aides, and evangelical leaders to capture perspectives on this ongoing dynamic.