Ex-Security Officials Urge Netanyahu to Designate 'Hilltop Youth' a Terror Group
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Retired senior security officials have called on Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz to declare the "Hilltop Youth" a terror organization. The officials stated the group harasses Palestinian civilians in the West Bank and receives political and financial support from the government. The letter also names Shin Bet head David Zini.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Retired security chiefs asked PM Netanyahu to label "Hilltop Youth" a terror group.
- The group allegedly harasses Palestinian civilians in the West Bank.
- Officials claim "Hilltop Youth" receives political backing from ministers.
- The letter alleges direct and indirect government funding for the group.
- Shin Bet head David Zini was also addressed in the appeal.
Former senior officials from the IDF, police, Mossad, and Shin Bet have appealed to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and Shin Bet head David Zini, demanding that the "Hilltop Youth" be declared a terror organization. The officials cited years of harassment by the group and its operatives against Palestinian civilians in the West Bank who have no hostile involvement with Israel. They also alleged political backing from key government ministers, with tacit approval or even encouragement from the Prime Minister and Defense Minister, as well as regional council support. Furthermore, the letter claims that the government provides direct and indirect funding to the group.
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