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Zamir warns Netanyahu of an explosion risk in the occupied West Bank
Israel’s leadership discussed threats in the region, “terrorism” and the expansion of Israeli settlements at a security meeting on the occupied West Bank. Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir warned Netanyahu that the violence against Palestinians posed a risk of an “explosion” in the West Bank.
As violence against Palestinians and attacks by Israeli settlers continue in the occupied West Bank, Israel’s leadership assessed the security situation in the region.
The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office said the security meeting was held at the Central Command of the Israeli Army. Defense Minister Yisrael Katz, Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and senior commanders of the Israeli army attended the meeting.
Security and settlements on the meeting agenda
Speaking after the meeting, Yisrael Katz said security threats in the West Bank had been assessed in broad terms. Katz said the discussions focused particularly on “terrorism” and also addressed the expansion of Israeli settlements.
Warning of an “explosion risk” in the West Bank
Eyal Zamir warned Netanyahu that the sharp escalation of violence against Palestinians on the ground posed an “explosion risk” in the West Bank.
Major General Avi Bluth, commander of the Israeli Army’s Central Command, also referred to attacks by Israeli settlers who seize Palestinian land. Bluth said “nationalist crimes” were a spark that could set the region ablaze at any moment.
Attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank continue, while warnings have been issued about instability on the ground.
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