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Violence by extremist Israelis against Palestinians declined 25%, security data shows - exclusive

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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  • Violence by extremist Israelis against Palestinians in the West Bank decreased by 25% since March, according to security data.
  • The decline follows intensified enforcement, arrests, and administrative restrictions by Israeli security forces.
  • Security officials noted an "unprecedented" spike in violence starting in late February, coinciding with Israeli military operations.

Serious attacks by extremist Israelis targeting Palestinians in the West Bank have fallen by approximately 25% since March, when such incidents reached their peak. New data presented to Israeli leadership on Wednesday indicates this decrease in violence that injured or endangered Palestinians.

The reduction is attributed to intensified enforcement efforts by the IDF, Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), and the Israel Police. These measures include preventing and disrupting violent incidents and bringing perpetrators to justice. Central Command chief Maj.-Gen. Avi Bluth has issued 23 administrative restriction orders, including bans from entering the West Bank and house arrest for up to six months.

Recent arrests have been made in several cases. The Judea and Samaria District Police detained six Israelis suspected of setting fire to a Palestinian home. Additionally, four Israelis were arrested for attacking a CNN news crew in the village of Sinjil. Security forces arrested the suspects and ensured the journalists' safe departure.

Security officials described the earlier sharp rise in violence, which began on February 28, as "unprecedented." This surge coincided with the start of joint Israeli-American operations against Iran, a pattern that deviates from typical violence usually occurring in response to terrorist attacks. When considering all acts of violence, not just those endangering lives, the overall decrease since March stands at 11%.

unprecedented

— Security officialsSecurity officials described the spike in violent incidents by extremist Israelis as unprecedented.
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