Shin Bet's head, Ronen Bar, stated that Jewish extremism in the West Bank is out of control, posing a serious national security threat and calling the violence terrorism.
Bar emphasized that the actions of the hilltop youth are not mere criminality but terrorism, characterized by intimidation and the use of violence against Palestinians.
Due to ineffective police response and support from certain national leaders, the violent campaign by extremists has escalated, transitioning from minor acts to a full-blown terror campaign.
The violence has been legitimized by some officials, which has led to a troubling gap between Netanyahu's far-right coalition and the security apparatus aiming to quell such acts.
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