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Vulnerable Israeli Teens Recruited as Settler Violence Foot Soldiers
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By Shuki Sadah, 'Shomrim'
First reported by Ynet · 10 hours ago
What happened
Israeli activists report that vulnerable teenagers, some as young as 12, are being drawn into West Bank settler outposts and exploited for nationalist crimes, including violence against Palestinians. Despite concerns and data showing a rise in such incidents, authorities are accused of failing to adequately protect these minors.
- 01Vulnerable Israeli teens are reportedly being exploited for settler violence in West Bank outposts.
- 02Activists claim authorities are failing to adequately protect minors involved in nationalist crimes.
- 03West Bank nationalist crime involving youth has increased significantly since 2019.
- 04New outposts have been established while Palestinian communities have been displaced.
- 05Official estimates of "hilltop youths" vary, with numbers ranging from 600 to 1,000.
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