The Israeli-based newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth reported that Israeli security forces are failing to prevent attacks by Israelis seizing Palestinian lands in the occupied West Bank.
The Israeli army, police force, and the internal security service Shin Bet are not enforcing existing laws regarding attacks and violations committed by Israelis seizing Palestinian lands.
Extremist groups living in illegal settlements in the West Bank are effectively enforcing their own rules because security forces do not intervene.
The Israeli army provides security to extremist groups in the West Bank instead of preventing their attacks. The army has lost control over these groups and has transformed into a structure that provides security for them.
The army has transformed into a structure providing security for these groups.
The Israeli army uses advanced technological systems, intelligence capabilities, and defense resources to protect illegal settlements and farms in the West Bank rather than removing them.
No detentions or indictments are being made against attackers who target Palestinian villages and set fire to vehicles and homes.
Political Influence and Casualties
The Israeli army is increasingly acting in accordance with the policies of right-wing politicians. Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz stated, 'I gave the orders to the army.'
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich claimed that new stages of a 'victory plan' are being carried out through soldiers.
Since the start of Israel's attacks on the Gaza Strip in October 2023, there has been an increase in detentions, raids, and attacks against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem.
According to official Palestinian data, deaths since October 2023 in attacks by the Israeli army and Israelis seizing land.
There are approximately 100 illegal settlements and farms on Palestinian lands in the West Bank that Israel also considers illegal.
