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Ofer Ohana: Hebron clan feud ceasefire left Israel as loser, deterrence shattered

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Ofer Ohana: Hebron clan feud ceasefire left Israel as loser, deterrence shattered

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TL;DR

Commentator Ofer Ohana posted a scathing analysis Sunday evening of the Hebron clan feud, asserting that the ceasefire brokered with the Palestinian Authority's intervention signed Israel's defeat. He claimed weapons were not confiscated, assailants were not arrested, and the clans continue to rearm at an alarming rate, warning that without decisive military action, another round is inevitable.

01 · THE DISPATCH

Commentator Ofer Ohana posted a lengthy analysis on Sunday evening, criticizing the management of the clan feud in Hebron. Ohana asserted that the ceasefire brokered with the Palestinian Authority's involvement left Israel as the loser, with no deterrence established. He claimed that weapons were not confiscated, suspects were not arrested, and the clans continue to arm themselves with large quantities of weaponry just meters from residents' homes.

The post comes days after the Judea Brigade commander, Col. Dotan Malul, addressed the incident in a letter to Hebron residents, stating that IDF forces had operated throughout the night and day, confiscated a large quantity of weapons, and arrested suspects. Ohana's analysis directly contradicts that assessment, suggesting the IDF's response was insufficient.

Ohana warned that without a decisive military operation, another round of violence is only a matter of time, and drew an implicit parallel to the October 7, 2023 massacre, asking why Israel must wait for bloodshed to act. The post reflects growing frustration among some Israeli commentators with the security situation in the West Bank.

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