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IDF Central Command Chief Warns Settler Violence Diverts Resources from Counterterrorism

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First reported by Walla · 12 hours ago

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IDF Central Command Chief Avi Blot and Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir warned that settler violence in the West Bank diverts military resources from counterterrorism. Recent attacks in Kusra by Jewish rioters damaged water infrastructure, with police absent during the incidents. The military urges focusing on broader threats while calling for increased police action against settler violence.

01Settler violence in the West Bank diverts IDF resources from preventing Palestinian terrorism.
02Over 170 illegal outposts in Area B have been evacuated, says MG Avi Blot.
03Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir stresses preventing West Bank escalation and strengthening settlements.
04Recent Kusra attacks by Jewish rioters damaged water lines; no arrests made due to police absence.
05IDF criticizes police and Border Police for insufficient action against settler violence.
06Military warns settler violence risks igniting wider conflict and distracting from Iran, Lebanon, Gaza threats.

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