Security Officials: Political Leaders and Settlers Deter Military From Acting Against Jewish Terror
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
Security sources allege that political leaders and settlers are preventing the IDF from acting against Jewish terrorism in the West Bank. They claim commanders fear confronting settler leadership and acting against violent soldiers and civilians. The sources reject the army's explanation for its delayed response to an attack on diplomats in Taybeh.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Security sources claim political leaders and settlers deter IDF action against Jewish terror.
- The IDF is reportedly deterred by the political echelon and settler leadership.
- Commanders fear confronting settler leaders and acting against violent individuals.
- The attack on diplomats in Taybeh is cited as evidence of the IDF's failure.
- Sources dispute the army's explanation for its response time to the Taybeh incident.
Security sources claim that the political echelon and Israeli settlers are deterring the military from taking action against Jewish terrorism in the West Bank. These sources reject the army's attempt to claim that the visit of the attacked diplomatic delegation was not coordinated, stating that the issue is not how long it takes forces to arrive, but whether commanders view the violence as an event requiring immediate intervention.
The attack on European diplomats by settlers in the village of Taybeh is presented as another manifestation of the IDF's failure to contend with Jewish terrorism in the West Bank and the settlers' influence on military operations in the area. Sources within the security establishment stated that the IDF is being deterred by the political leadership, and that commanders fear confronting settler leadership and acting against soldiers and civilians who perpetrate violence against Palestinians.
