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Critics call Netanyahu's praise of West Bank settlers misleading
Original: "Law abiding Israeli Settlers in the West Bank" (Netanyahu). Well there's your problem, mate, Israeli 'settling' in the
Benjamin Netanyahu described Israeli settlers in the West Bank as law-abiding, drawing sharp criticism from observers who point out that Israeli settlements there are widely considered illegal under international law. Critics argue the remark downplays settler violence against Palestinians and serves as rhetoric ahead of Israel's upcoming election, with many online accusing the prime minister of gaslighting.
Why now: Settler attacks on Palestinians and Israeli election campaigning are in the news, and Netanyahu's characterisation of settlers is being contested.
Benjamin NetanyahuIsraelWest BankPalestinians
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- "Law abiding Israeli Settlers in the West Bank" (Netanyahu). Well there's your problem, mate, Israeli 'settling' in the West Bank is illegal. They are illegal invaders, attacking Palestinians. This is therefore gaslighting from Netanyahu, in the lead up to the Israeli election.… · sisterratched@vivaldi.net · 16
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