An unnamed Israel Defense Forces official has criticized the Shin Bet security agency, accusing it of failing to take extremist settler violence seriously and of performing only the minimum required. According to reports broadcast on Israeli television, the army official stated that the security agency has not been providing necessary intelligence or early warnings regarding the incidents.
The official further suggested that political leaders may prefer the current situation to continue. The remarks highlight internal tensions and differing approaches among Israeli security and defense branches concerning law enforcement and intelligence sharing regarding settler violence in the West Bank.
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