Elise Stefanik, nominated as U.S. ambassador to the U.N., supports Israel's claim to the West Bank, shifting U.S. stance.

Elise Stefanik, nominated by President Trump to be the U.S. ambassador to the U.N., stated during her confirmation hearing that she believes Israel has a "biblical right" to the West Bank. She dodged questions on whether Palestinians have the right to self-determination. Stefanik also pledged to review U.S. funding to the U.N. and support Israel, signaling a shift from the Biden administration's stance on Israeli settlements in the West Bank.

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