Settlers Criticize Security Failures and Enforcement After Command Change
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
Right-wing activist Elisha Yered has sharply criticized security failures and alleged enforcement against settlers in the Shilo bloc following a change in command. In three days, incidents attributed to Palestinians included a vehicle fire and a lynching, while settlers reported a house fire and physical altercations with security forces. Activists argue the dedicated battalion and its equipment have failed to address threats effectively.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Settlers criticize security failures and alleged enforcement after Colonel Tsvig took command.
- Recent incidents include Palestinian attacks and alleged enforcement actions against settlers.
- A dedicated battalion with four Eitan APCs is reportedly operating in the sector.
- Activists sarcastically question the effectiveness of forces over the past three days.
A wave of security incidents and claims of enforcement against settlers in the Shilo bloc have drawn sharp criticism from right-wing activist Elisha Yered. The criticism follows the appointment of Colonel Tsvig as the sector commander last Wednesday. According to a published summary, several incidents attributed to Palestinians have occurred in recent days. These include a vehicle fire in Givat Kol Zion, blamed on Arabs from Al-Moei'er; an attack on a resident driving between Adi Ad and Ein Saminya, described as a lynching by dozens of attackers; and the poisoning of livestock in the grazing areas of Givat Or Nachman, which resulted in the death of at least one sheep. On Saturday, a vehicle with suspects from the village of Qusra approached Givat Tel Talpiot but was identified at the last moment.
Simultaneously, actions against settlers have also been reported. Yered's publication details a house fire in Givat Nachlat HaNavi, which contained tefillin and holy books. Protesters at the Shilo junction were reportedly beaten with wooden clubs, a Jewish shepherd was removed from his grazing grounds on Saturday, and sponge rounds were used, with a closed military area order issued for the Shilo junction. Settler activists are criticizing the forces' conduct in the sector, viewing the sequence of events as a failure to address threats, coupled with enforcement against residents. They note that a dedicated battalion, equipped with four Eitan armored personnel carriers, operates in the area, sarcastically remarking on the performance over the past three days, even with such resources.