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IDF Central Command Chief Condemns Illegal Settler Violence as Un-Jewish and Unlawful

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First reported by Kan News · 9 hours ago

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IDF Central Command Chief Major General Avi Blot condemned illegal settler violence by the Hilltop Youth as unlawful and un-Jewish during a closed meeting. He stressed that IDF actions follow government policy and warned that farms involved in violence and not cooperating with the military will lose legitimacy. Blot also addressed protests against administrative restraining orders used to curb nationalist violence, highlighting operational challenges and increased Jewish terror incidents following policy changes.

  • 01IDF Central Command Chief Avi Blot condemns violent Hilltop Youth actions as illegal and un-Jewish.
  • 02IDF strictly enforces government policy preventing illegal outposts in Areas A and B.
  • 03Administrative restraining orders are based on Shin Bet intelligence amid limited criminal prosecution options.
  • 04Defense Minister Katz's policy ending administrative detentions of Jews linked to rise in Jewish nationalist terror.
  • 05Blot warns farms must coordinate with IDF and support security to be recognized as legitimate.
  • 06Illegal settler violence harms Israel's legitimacy and strains IDF operational resources.

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Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew8 hours ago
IDF Central Command Chief Condemns Illegal Settler Violence as Un-Jewish and Unlawful
Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew9 hours ago
IDF Central Command Chief Warns Jewish Terrorism Threatens Israeli Security

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