Unchecked violence by extremist settlers threatens to undermine Israel’s international legitimacy and could lead to increased global isolation
Zvi Sukkot, who participated in the Sde Teiman riots, called settler violence a marginal phenomenon compared to Palestinian terrorism in the West Bank.
In the wake of violent attacks in Samaria, Israeli leaders condemn the actions of rogue civilians. As Israel faces global scrutiny, the need for accountability and justice becomes paramount.
The IDF is investigating its forces' response to violent settler riots in the West Bank village of Jit, as international criticism mounts. The White House has condemned the attacks.
Israeli leaders must unequivocally clarify that the state does not support racism or violence of any kind, and must work toward promoting equality and dialogue.
Security establishment figures said this was a serious escalation of "right-wing activism" in the West Bank.
Foreign Minister Katz said on Wednesday during a meeting with Judea and Samaria heads that there was "no such thing as settler violence."
The move by the Australian government comes after allies Britain, the United States, Canada and Japan sanctioned some Israeli settlers in response to the violence in the West Bank.
According to videos and witness testimonies obtained by CNN, Israelis attacked the foreign and Palestinian individuals with “thick wooden sticks almost like baseball bats.”
KAN wrote that two Palestinians, a 38-year-old man and a 58-year-old woman, were wounded, and the woman remains in hospital.
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