Israeli Soldier’s Overreach in West Bank Sparks Diplomatic Tensions with Italy

In a stark reminder of the lawlessness that festers in conflict zones, two Italian security officers were recently held at gunpoint by an Israeli soldier in the volatile West Bank. This alarming event, which took place near Ramallah, has cast a spotlight on Israel’s military conduct and the broader chaos undermining peace and security in the region—issues that should concern Washington as it navigates Middle East policy. When Security Apparatus Breaches Its Own Protocols, Who Benefits? The soldier’s decision to detain the officers by force, despite their diplomatic status and legitimate mission on Palestinian territory, exposes deep-rooted problems within Israel’s...