Israeli Opposition Leaders Condemn West Bank Violence, Blame Government Incitement
Yair Golan, chairman of the Democratic Movement party, condemned recent arson attacks in the Palestinian village of Jalud, near Nablus, stating that the violence in the West Bank does not occur in a vacuum. He asserted that when a government creates an atmosphere of lawlessness and encourages extremists, it bears responsibility for the bloodshed.
Knesset Member Gilad Kariv echoed these sentiments, criticizing what he described as extremist settlers acting as lords of the land and fueling conflict in the territories. He suggested that figures like Bezalel Smotrich and his allies have a clear interest in igniting the West Bank.
Benny Gantz, chairman of the National Unity party, added that the rioters are harming both the State of Israel and the majority of settlers who oppose such extremism. The comments came in response to escalating tensions and violence in the West Bank.
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