Netanyahu Condemns 'Criminal Acts of Violence' by Settlers in West Bank Villages
- On Saturday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned "criminal acts of violence" by settlers in Palestinian villages Qusra and Jalud, demanding authorities arrest those responsible and "root out" the phenomenon.
- The IDF and Border Police deployed to Qusra following reports of rioters throwing stones at Palestinian civilians, discovering dozens of individuals barricaded inside a home with residents still inside.
- Security forces removed the rioters and confiscated three vehicles suspected of involvement, while Red Crescent staff treated an injured Palestinian woman as Border Police maintained order.
- President Isaac Herzog called the violence "a crossing of a red line" by lawbreakers, while Gadi Eisenkot described the growing "anarchy" as a "security, leadership, diplomatic and moral disgrace."
- Naftali Bennett criticized Netanyahu's "weekly condemnation," claiming it reveals powerlessness regarding Ben Gvir, warning that rioters endanger IDF soldiers and "destroy the remnants of Israel's good name.
58 Articles
58 Articles
In his first public statement on Qusra, the Israeli prime minister said he condemned the violence in the village and in Jalalud.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday a rare criticism to Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, denouncing "acts of criminal violence committed in two Palestinian villages," reports AFP. "I strongly condemn acts of criminal violence committed in Qusra and Jalud villages by a handful of protestors who violate the law, bringing great harm to the Jewish community that ...
In a rare public statement, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the settlers' violence in the West Bank. Previously, settlers had attacked the home of a Palestinian American.
Radio France Internationale
Netanyahu condemns settler attack in flashpoint West Bank village
Earlier in August a group of settlers began blocking supplies from entering Palestinian houses on the outskirts of the village near Nablus, trapping residents inside and drawing unusually strong criticism from the US ambassador. Weeks later, Israeli forces continue to operate in the area while settlers still roam the surrounding hills. On Saturday, Qusra residents and the military said dozens of settlers had descended on the village, throwing st…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 36% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
