IDF Chief of Staff Condemns Violence Against Innocents
Translated & summarized from Channel 13 by baba
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir condemned violence against innocent civilians, stating it does not represent the Israeli spirit. He emphasized the IDF's readiness for offensive operations and increased troop presence to ensure security. A recent cabinet meeting revealed sharp disagreements between Minister Orit Strock and Shin Bet head David Zini regarding settler violence and the potential reintroduction of administrative detention. Minister Avi Dicter labeled the violence as "Jewish terrorism."
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- IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir condemned violence against innocents as un-Israeli and vowed to eradicate it.
- Zamir stated the IDF is prepared for broad offensive operations and has increased forces in key areas.
- A cabinet meeting revealed sharp clashes between Minister Orit Strock and Shin Bet head David Zini.
- Shin Bet head David Zini warned that administrative detention might be reinstated in Judea and Samaria.
- Minister Avi Dicter explicitly labeled settler violence as "Jewish terrorism."
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir stated on Wednesday that violence against innocent people does not reflect the Israeli and Jewish spirit, and must be eradicated with all available tools. Zamir made these remarks during a situational assessment and operational review at the Central Command, attended by senior officers and Shin Bet and Border Police commanders. He emphasized the need for heightened vigilance and multi-arena readiness during this sensitive period, stressing the IDF's commitment to preventing threats and ensuring public order and the safety of all populations.
Zamir added that the IDF is prepared for broad offensive operations against any entity threatening Israeli citizens. To enhance operational control, the IDF has increased forces in all sectors, including deploying Division 98 to strengthen security and stability in the region, and has raised readiness levels to counter surprise attacks. This comes amid heightened security preparations for the coming weeks and in light of election preparations.
Last week, Zamir, Police Commissioner Dany Levy, and Shin Bet head David Zini held a joint assessment. Leaked quotes from that meeting revealed concerns that "Jewish terrorism" could ignite the territories. Zamir reportedly stated, "This cannot continue. I cannot put a soldier on every meter."
A sharp confrontation also occurred in the cabinet between Minister of Settlement Affairs Orit Strock and Shin Bet head David Zini. Strock accused Zini of portraying Arabs favorably while criticizing settlers, to which Zini responded that she was "disconnected." Zini warned that administrative detention might be reinstated in Judea and Samaria. Strock highlighted Palestinian attacks on shepherds, while Zini countered that Palestinians were not burning Jewish homes and that all leadership must condemn such acts, which harm settlement and security.
During the cabinet discussion, Zamir proposed forming a task force to address settler violence. Zini questioned the implementation of government decisions, and a minister suggested arresting offenders. Zini reiterated his concern about administrative detention, and Minister Avi Dicter called for explicitly labeling the violence as "Jewish terrorism."
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