Opposition leader Yair Golan (Democrats) on Saturday accused the government of deliberately creating an explosive situation in the West Bank, following events in the Havat Gilad outpost. Golan called for a thorough investigation, regretted the loss of life, and demanded that all those who broke the law and took part in violence be prosecuted. He singled out Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz.
Opposition leader MK Yair Golan (Democrats) issued a statement on Saturday accusing the government of deliberately creating a volatile situation in Judea and Samaria after events in the Havat Gilad outpost. The statement, reported by N12, called for a full investigation and prosecution of those involved in violence. Golan directed sharp criticism at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz, as well as Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, accusing them of turning the area into a powder keg. No further details on the events in Havat Gilad were provided in the initial report.
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