West Bank: Israeli military fears escalation of violence following knife attack
After a Palestinian's knife attack against a settler, Israel's Defense Minister warns of 'total war' while military commanders express concerns about the capacity to defend settlements.
A knife attack carried out by a Palestinian against a settler in the northern occupied West Bank has triggered a warning from Israel's Defense Minister invoking 'total war'. According to the Haaretz newspaper, several military commanders fear a spike in violence between settlers and Palestinians.
Military officials are also expressing concerns about defending new settlements and outposts, which they consider difficult to protect. They emphasize that these facilities are tying up forces already stretched thin across multiple fronts, particularly in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza.
Sources
- Cisjordanie occupée: l’armée israélienne redoute une flambée de violences entre colons et Palestiniens — RFI — Français
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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