Israeli security warns government weakened army against settlers as West Bank tensions rise

Senior officials in Israel’s security services have warned that the weakening of military authority in the West Bank, due to pressure from ministers and coalition Knesset members, is creating security tensions that could erupt at any moment. Senior security officials said the army is hesitant to issue warnings about settler violence. They explained: “They immediately become targets for extremists who are supported by ministers and Knesset members.” Meanwhile, commanders in the West Bank have reported increasing extremism among soldiers returning from Gaza. A security source told Haaretz: “Today, no one cares about the West Bank. Everyone knows we are on the verge of an explosion. But no one will defend themselves. There is real fear among law‑enforcement leaders because they immediately […]