Israeli Security Cabinet Erupts Over West Bank Violence
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- Minister Orit Struk and Shin Bet head David Zinni engaged in a heated argument during a cabinet meeting.
- Struk accused security officials of bias against settlers and downplaying Palestinian attacks.
- Zinni stated that Palestinians were not burning Jewish homes and called for leadership condemnation of violence.
- The confrontation reflects deep divisions on settlement and security issues in the West Bank.
- The discussion occurred amid ongoing security tensions in the West Bank.
A highly charged meeting of Israel's political-security cabinet on Sunday saw a heated confrontation between Minister Orit Struk and Shin Bet head David Zinni, according to details revealed by political correspondent Michael Shemesh. The discussion focused on the escalating tensions and violence in the West Bank.
Minister Struk sharply criticized security officials, accusing them of downplaying Palestinian attacks on shepherds while focusing disproportionately on settlers. "Palestinians attack shepherds, injure them and endanger their lives. You present it as if the Arabs are honey and nectar, and only the settlers are the problem. You should also highlight these attacks, deal with them and talk about them," Struk stated.
Shin Bet chief Zinni responded forcefully, refuting the minister's claims. "The Palestinians are not burning Jewish homes here. You are disconnected. We need to see condemnations and denunciations from all leadership. This harms settlement and harms security," Zinni said.
In response to Zinni's question about where she had condemned violence, Struk clarified that she had done so in interviews on Reshet Bet and Galei Tzahal. The intense exchange highlights deep divisions within the political-security leadership regarding law enforcement and settlement issues, particularly against the backdrop of ongoing security challenges in the West Bank.
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