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Data Contradicts Claims of Widespread Israeli Settler Violence
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Israeli Police data indicates a significant decline in reported incidents of settler violence, with a crime rate far lower than often cited by international bodies. The article contrasts this with a rise in Palestinian terrorism and argues that the "settler violence" narrative is used for political smearing.
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- Israeli Police data shows a 57% decline in settler violence between 2023 and 2025.
- Reported settler incidents are primarily property crimes, with a low crime rate compared to Palestinian terrorism.
- International organizations are criticized for using unreliable data and inflating "settler violence" figures.
- Palestinian terrorism against Israelis has seen a significant increase, including murders.
- The "settler violence" narrative is presented as a tool for political smearing of Israel.
- Israeli authorities have increased investigations and indictments against perpetrators of settler violence.
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