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Ex-Security Chiefs Urge Netanyahu to Designate Hilltop Youth a Terror Group
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.
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- 01Retired security officials asked PM Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz to label Hilltop Youth a terror group.
- 02The group is accused of years of attacking Palestinian civilians in the West Bank.
- 03Petitioners claim the Hilltop Youth have political backing from government ministers.
- 04Allegations include encouragement and funding from the prime minister and defense minister.
- 05The appeal was also sent to Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.
The officials claim the youth receive political backing and government funding, with alleged encouragement from top leaders.
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