In a stark warning to former US President Donald Trump, a group of 550 former Israeli officials and security experts have come together to condemn the growing threat of settler violence in the occupied West Bank. In a letter addressed to Trump, who has been a vocal supporter of Israeli settlements, the signatories argue that the escalating tensions and violence perpetrated by extremist settlers are not only harming Palestinian civilians but also putting the long-term future of Israel's democracy at risk. The letter highlights the devastating impact of settler violence on the Israeli military, police, and judiciary, as well as the erosion of trust between Israelis and Palestinians. As the international community continues to grapple with the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, this damning indictment from within Israel's own ranks raises urgent questions about the sustainability of the current trajectory.
Settler violence in the occupied West Bank endangers Israel’s future, 550 former officials tell Trump.
