Settler Violence in West Bank Exposes Dangerous Lapses in Israeli Security Enforcement

Recent violent assaults by Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank, condemned as "shocking" by Israel's President Isaac Herzog, reveal a troubling breakdown in law enforcement and governance that threatens both Israeli and American interests in the region. This wave of settler aggression, which has intensified since the Gaza conflict erupted two years ago, not only imperils Palestinian civilians but also endangers Israeli soldiers tasked with maintaining order. Who Protects Our Allies When Lawlessness Spreads? The attacks on Palestinian villages such as Beit Lid and Deir Sharaf were carried out by masked settlers who set fire to property and clashed...