‘Jewish terrorism’ in West Bank ‘threatens everyone’s security,’ Israeli commander warns

A senior Israeli army commander, Central Command chief Avi Blot, has warned that “Jewish terrorism threatens everyone’s security” in the occupied West Bank. Speaking at a closed conference, Blot criticized illegal settlement outposts and violence by Jewish youth, calling it a “dangerous phenomenon.” He noted that some perpetrators are young people who do not respect the law or reject state authority, and highlighted the establishment of outposts in Areas A and B, which are under Palestinian control. Blot also expressed concern that settler violence harms Israel’s international legitimacy and diverts military resources, especially following Defense Minister Israel Katz’s decision to halt administrative detention against Jews. These remarks come amid rising tensions and increased settler attacks, with several Western countries urging Israel to stop illegal settlement activity and violence.