Hundreds of former Israeli officials urge Trump to act against what they term 'settler terror'

Hundreds of former senior Israeli officials, including security chiefs, reportedly sent a letter to President Donald Trump warning that violence by Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria is 'destructive' and urging him to intervene to prevent a 'disaster', according to a ynet report.

Hundreds of former senior Israeli officials have sent a letter to President Donald Trump, warning that what they describe as 'settler terror' is destructive and urging him to prevent a disaster, according to a report by ynet. The letter, which includes former security chiefs and other high-ranking figures, comes amid ongoing tensions in the region. The full text of the letter was not immediately available.

3 developments

1. 21:47 · 27 JulLatest

   Commentators Zemer and Fleishman criticize the letter and its signatories.

2. 09:47 · 27 Jul

   Letter signed by 600 former officials, reported by N12.

3. 04:42 · 27 Jul

   Hundreds of former Israeli officials urge Trump to act against what they term 'settler terror'

• Developing13:49 · 27 JulCommentator Idotauber slams letter to Trump from former security officials, calls it 'defamation of Israel'
• Developing19:53 · 28 JulAttorney Eran Hermoni criticizes former security officials' letter to Trump: 'A very serious mistake'
• Developing07:35 · 27 JulFormer Shin Bet official, Tal Meir attack ex-officials' letter to Trump comparing 'settler terror' to Oct 7
• Developing19:27 · 28 JulSecurityist Movement chair sends counter-letter to White House after left-wing appeal against Judea and Samaria policy

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