Netanyahu Vows to Eradicate Jewish Violence in West Bank
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described violence by Jewish groups in the West Bank as a "plague" that Israel will uproot, involving the Shin Bet. He also addressed potential Iranian attacks around the elections, vowing a "very sharp response" if they occur. Netanyahu also commented on personal threats against him, stating Israel has so far thwarted them.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Jewish violence in the West Bank a "plague" to be eradicated.
- Netanyahu confirmed the Shin Bet is involved in addressing the violence in the West Bank.
- He cautioned against premature conclusions in ongoing investigations of violent incidents.
- The Prime Minister acknowledged the possibility of Iranian attacks around the elections.
- Netanyahu vowed a "very sharp response" to any Iranian aggression.
- He stated that personal threats against him have been thwarted by Israel.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that violence perpetrated by Jewish groups in the West Bank is a "plague" that must be eradicated. Speaking in an interview with i24NEWS, Netanyahu stated that he is "not prepared to accept groups, even if they are groups of young people from distressed families," engaging in such acts. He revealed that the Shin Bet security agency has been involved in addressing the phenomenon, emphasizing, "We will uproot this plague. It is definitely a plague."
Netanyahu also cautioned against drawing immediate conclusions in ongoing investigations, noting that initial reports are not always accurate. "We need to understand that we are examining the case, because many times things were told to us and later it turned out that it wasn't exactly what happened," he said.
Regarding potential Iranian aggression around the upcoming elections, Netanyahu acknowledged the possibility of attacks, stating, "There is such a possibility, there are such preparations." However, he asserted that Israel would take all necessary measures to thwart them. "We will do everything to thwart them," he affirmed, adding that any such actions would be met with a "very sharp response."
The Prime Minister also touched upon personal threats against him, noting, "They explicitly declare that they want to eliminate me. Until this moment, we have eliminated them, they have not eliminated us."
