Jewish Rioters Pose Internal Threat to Israel, No Longer a Fringe Group
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Jewish rioters have become a significant internal threat to Israel, engaging in violence against Palestinians and security forces, and destroying property across the West Bank. Recent incidents include arson attacks and confrontations with the IDF, with over a hundred settlers rioting in Jalud. The author criticizes the government's perceived lax enforcement and political support for these actions, warning of severe consequences for Israeli society and its international standing. An urgent call is made for citizens to act to secure the country's future.
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- Jewish rioters are no longer a fringe group but pose a significant internal threat to Israel.
- Recent incidents include settlers rioting in Jalud, attacking a Palestinian home and injuring Border Police.
- The article details a pattern of violence, including arson and confrontations with security forces.
- The author criticizes perceived political backing and lax enforcement enabling these actions.
- This extremism is seen as damaging Israel's values, society, and international standing.
- The piece warns of rising global antisemitism and danger to Jews worldwide.
Jewish rioters, previously dismissed as a fringe element, have escalated into a significant internal threat to Israel, according to an opinion piece by Yisrael Ziv. The article details numerous incidents across the West Bank, including attacks on Palestinians, confrontations with security forces, and property destruction, which are no longer isolated events but part of a growing trend.
Recent incidents cited include over a hundred settlers rioting in Jalud, setting fire to a Palestinian family's home and car while security forces attempted to secure their return, and injuring Border Police officers. In another case, two Israeli human rights activists were assaulted in Kusra. The IDF documented over twenty riot incidents in a single night in February, involving arson and property damage in various locations. The article also notes an increase in IDF troop deployments to secure new outposts in northern Samaria, diverting resources from other fronts.
Ziv argues that these actions, often carried out with perceived political backing and lax enforcement, constitute a form of "deep, ugly, and institutionalized fascism." This movement, he contends, undermines Israeli values, divides society, and damages Israel's international standing, which was built over decades by various professionals and intellectuals. The author warns that this internal extremism is fueling global antisemitism and endangering Jews worldwide, potentially turning Israeli pride into shame.
The piece criticizes the current leadership for what it describes as a policy of erosion of Israel's values and security, citing the Prime Minister's past policies that allegedly allowed Hamas and Hezbollah to grow stronger. It also accuses the government of abandoning hostages and their families. The author concludes with an urgent call for citizens to choose the country's future, warning that there will be no second chances.
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