A coalition of retired Israeli military officers and security professionals has sent a letter to US President Donald Trump challenging the narrative of widespread settler violence in the West Bank.
The group argues that international organizations and Israeli rights groups are inflating reports of such incidents to undermine Jewish communities in the territory.
This intervention comes as senior figures within the Israel Defense Forces have previously warned of a deteriorating security situation in the West Bank.
The letter contends that these allegations ignore the broader security context, specifically the ongoing threat of terrorism in the West Bank.
By framing the conflict primarily through the lens of settler aggression, the authors suggest that critical security risks are being obscured.
This intervention comes as senior figures within the Israel Defense Forces have previously warned of a deteriorating security situation in the West Bank.
Intelligence assessments have pointed to a surge in terrorist activity, raising concerns about the stability of the region.