Police forcibly disperse a demonstration in solidarity with Gaza in um al-Fahm/without
In a discussion about the Israeli home front in the shadow of the war, the various security authorities warned of the deterioration in relations between Arabs and Jews, and pointed to a sharp rise in the level of suspicion among the country's citizens. In the discussion, which was attended by representatives from the IDF, the Israel Police and the Shin Bet, as well as Defense Minister Yoav Galant, security officials stressed that this endangers stability in Israel.
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The defense establishment claimed that the police and Shin Bet, in cooperation with the heads of Arab municipalities, were working to prevent demonstrations, provocations and expressions of hostility, and that the police had taken a harsh stance in cases of incitement or calls for encouragement to Hamas. At the same time, the defense establishment emphasizes the responsibility shown by the leaders of Arab society. "Mayors and local leaders from the Arab sector understand the responsibility and deal with it and don't let it grow," said a security source.
Security officials also warned about the volatile situation in Judea and Samaria between Palestinians and settlers, against the backdrop of a series of violent incidents. "Every year the olive harvest period is defined as tense and this year more than ever. The big concern is that any argument on land that leads to clashes and violence on the ground will end in shooting," a defense official said, adding that the United States had expressed concern. "It could ignite Judea and Samaria."
The discussion raised concerns about a wave of violence and terrorism coming from the West Bank. The data presented indicate that the Shin Bet has a double-digit number of warnings about Palestinian terrorists in Judea and Samaria who may carry out attacks on the Israeli home front. Military sources said that "Hamas headquarters in the territories and abroad, including the Iranians, are exerting heavy pressure on the terrorist infrastructure to carry out murderous attacks." Data were also presented on a "reasonable scenario" according to which terrorist cells in the territories would try to carry out attacks inspired by Black Saturday in southern Israel.
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