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Ex-Security Chiefs Urge Netanyahu to Designate Hilltop Youth a Terror Group

By Idan Bloemhof

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Retired senior Israeli security officials have urged Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz to declare the "Hilltop Youth" a terror organization. The group is accused of years of attacking Palestinian civilians in the West Bank. The officials claim the youth receive political backing and government funding, with alleged encouragement from top leaders.

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Retired security officials asked PM Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz to label Hilltop Youth a terror group.
The group is accused of years of attacking Palestinian civilians in the West Bank.
Petitioners claim the Hilltop Youth have political backing from government ministers.
Allegations include encouragement and funding from the prime minister and defense minister.
The appeal was also sent to Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.

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for years, the Hilltop Youth and anyone acting on their behalf or at their behest have been attacking Palestinian civilians in the West Bank who have nothing to do with hostile activity against Israel or its citizens.per the petition
there is political backing from key government ministers and with a blind eye and sometimes even encouragement from the prime minister and defense minister and regional councilsper the petition
there is also direct and indirect funding transferred by the government.per the petition

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