Former MK Matan Kahana Slams 'Settler Violence' Term as 'Abhorrent'
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Former Knesset Member Matan Kahana has denounced the phrase "settler violence" as an "abhorrent term" that unfairly maligns half a million Israelis. He differentiated this from "nationalist crime" in Judea and Samaria, which he believes must be fought vigorously. Kahana also indicated openness to administrative detention if recommended by the Shin Bet chief to combat this crime.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Former MK Matan Kahana called the term 'settler violence' abhorrent and misdirected.
- Kahana stated that settlers are law-abiding citizens who aided Gaza envelope residents.
- He argued the term unfairly stigmatizes half a million people.
- Kahana acknowledged and condemned 'nationalist crime' in Judea and Samaria.
- He expressed openness to administrative detention to fight nationalist crime.
Former Knesset Member Matan Kahana of the "Yashar" party has strongly criticized the use of the term "settler violence," calling it an "abhorrent term" that unfairly stigmatizes an entire population.
Speaking to high school students, Kahana argued that the phrase casts a shadow over half a million people who are law-abiding taxpayers, serve in combat units, and were among the first to volunteer for aid in the Gaza envelope following the October 7th attacks. He emphasized that these individuals would be willing to sacrifice themselves for others, making the generalization deeply inappropriate.
Kahana distinguished his opposition to collective blame from the phenomenon he acknowledged as "nationalist crime" in Judea and Samaria. He stated that this criminal activity harms Israel, is neither Jewish nor moral, and must be fought with full force.
Addressing the potential use of administrative detention to combat this issue, Kahana suggested that if the head of the Shin Bet deems it necessary, it might be the appropriate course of action. He reiterated the need to combat this "despicable and abhorrent phenomenon of nationalist crime."
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