It was unclear what delayed Netanyahu's statement and what finally led him to make one a day after members of his coalition criticized the Shin Bet head.
Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar also noted ISIS's influence behind a terror attack carried out in Beersheba in 2022.
Following the backlash, National Missions Minister Orit Struck issued an apology, saying her comparison was incorrect.
IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, Shin Bet director Ronen Bar and Israel Police chief Kobi Shabtai all issued a joint statement against settler violence.
Mossad Director David Barnea complimented some of his spies and technologists for helping save Israel "from enemies who could present a threat to our existence."
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