200 Ex-Officials Demand Netanyahu Stop Settler Violence
Over 200 former Israeli military officials, government leaders, and intelligence chiefs signed a letter urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to stop violence by Jewish settlers against Palestinians on the West Bank, accusing the state of enabling such actions.
Consensus
- More than 200 former high-ranking Israeli military, government, and intelligence officials signed a letter calling on Prime Minister Netanyahu to stop violence by Jewish settlers on the West Bank.
- The signatories accused the Israeli government of enabling violence and of pursuing a deliberate policy that involves the army, police, and Shin Bet security service.
- The New York Times reported on the letter and described the criticism as 'practically unprecedented'.
- The Israeli military denied involvement in attacks, stating such actions contradict orders.
- The European Union began preparing sanctions against settlers in May for attacks on Palestinians.
Points of divergence
- Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir proposed killing 30–40 people every night in Gaza, including non-threatening civilians, and claimed many residents do not 'deserve life'. — vm
- On August 21, Turkey's Ministry of Justice requested an Interpol red notice for Netanyahu, accusing him of crimes against humanity and genocide. — vm
- The Turkish Foreign Ministry stated that the world has stopped trusting Netanyahu. — vesti
Coverage (3 sources)
- Former Israeli military figures call on Netanyahu to stop violence — РИАМО
- More than 200 Israeli former generals demanded to stop "Jewish terrorism" — Вести
- NYT: Former Israeli Generals Call on Netanyahu to Stop 'Jewish Terrorism' — Вечерняя Москва