US Ambassador Condemns 'Israeli Terrorists' for Siege of Palestinian American Home US Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides sparked a heated debate on February 10th with his condemnation of the Israeli government's actions in besieging the home of a Palestinian American family in occupied East Jerusalem.
The move marks a significant shift in the US stance on the Israeli occupation and its impact on Palestinian civilians.
The Israeli occupation of Palestine dates back to 1967, when Israel captured the Gaza Strip and the West Bank during the Six Day War.