When an American citizen from Ohio becomes Israel's governance test

The clashes at the top of the security establishment and the anarchy in the territories are no longer confined to local borders. When an American citizen from Ohio is caught in a siege and the White House loses patience, Israel pays the price.

The article discusses the implications of settler violence in Judea and Samaria on Israel-US relations, focusing on the case of the family of an American citizen from Ohio, Louis Abu Ridi, who is under siege in the village of Qusra. The author, Dr. Kobi Barda, describes how the situation on the ground reaches the desks of decision-makers in Washington, and quotes Ambassador Mike Huckabee who called the settlers "Jewish terrorists." The article criticizes the conduct of the political echelon, especially Defense Minister Israel Katz, and notes the position of Naftali Bennett who supports administrative detentions in relevant cases. Barda warns of erosion of Israel's legitimacy and damage to the strategic alliance with the US, especially in light of the status of Vice President JD Vance.