Israeli Military Chief Admits Unequal Treatment
Leaked remarks reveal Israeli army commander's admission of discriminatory policies and escalated force against Palestinians in occupied West Bank territories.
In a significant development concerning military conduct in the occupied territories, leaked remarks from a senior Israeli military commander have surfaced, revealing candid admissions about controversial operational practices in the West Bank. Major General Avi Bluth, who serves as the head of the Israeli Defense Forces' central command responsible for overseeing military operations throughout the region, reportedly made statements acknowledging that troops under his command have been engaged in unprecedented levels of lethal force. The comments, which were made during a recent closed-door forum, paint a troubling picture of escalating military tactics and discriminatory enforcement policies that appear to treat Palestinian civilians and Jewish settlers differently.
According to an Israeli investigative report by the prominent news outlet Haaretz, Bluth characterized the intensity of military operations by stating that his forces were
Source: The Guardian
