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Israel Accused of Double Standards in West Bank Security and Accountability
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An opinion piece by Samer Siniijlawi criticizes Israel's security policies in the West Bank, alleging double standards in responses to attacks. The author argues that Palestinian cities face collective punishment after attacks, while settler violence against Palestinians receives a less stringent response. He calls for a single standard of accountability and protection for all civilians, stating that Israeli security is unsustainable without equal protection for Palestinians.
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- Author Samer Siniijlawi criticizes Israel's security policies for double standards in the West Bank.
- Palestinian cities face collective punishment after attacks, while settler violence is less scrutinized.
- The author calls for a single standard of accountability and protection for all civilians.
- Reports link settler violence to settlement expansion and state institutional support.
- Sustainable Israeli security requires equal protection for Palestinians under Israeli control.
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