The American general consul in Jerusalem maintained that the settlers attacks have been unacceptable, making clear that the American administration has contacted the Israeli authorities to stop such attacks.
During his participation in olives picking in the Tarmisa village, to the east of Ramallah, Walles said ," I have been invited to visit this place long time ago, yet I wanted to come at this particular time".
The American diplomat asserted on what he described ' deep' American-Palestinian relations, adding that he has repeatedly visited various areas of the West Bank, where he used to be welcomed warmly by the Palestinian residents.
Over the past several weeks, Palestinian farmers in various parts of the West Bank have been reportedly exposed to a series of attacks by armed Israeli settlers in the occupied Palestinian territory.