Arab Americans and liberal Jewish voters, however, have ample reason to fear the naming of pro-settlement, pro-Netanyahu officials to top foreign policy posts in the new administration.

Palestinians in Ramallah reacted on Thursday to president-elect Donald Trump’s initial administration picks, including his choices for future ambassadors to Israel and the U.N., both of whom are expected to be pro-Israel.

Advocates of Jewish settlement in the West Bank believe they have reason to celebrate after Donald Trump's election win.