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Continued violence in the West Bank affects regional stability and U.S. foreign policy decisions on aid and diplomacy. Escalation risks broader conflict that could draw in U.S. military resources or influence energy markets. American voters and taxpayers have a stake in Middle East policy outcomes.
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