The violent disturbances in Judea and Samaria – a growing threat to national security
Last night's events constitute a continuation of the increasingly severe harm to Israel's security and political interests, alongside a moral stain. What can Israel do on the security front and on the political front?
Assessment
Violent disturbances in the West Bank are escalating from a local security problem into a threat that touches Israel's national security interests and its international standing. The events described carry both a security cost and a moral stain that cannot be separated. The question of what Israel can do on the security and diplomatic fronts is now urgent, not theoretical. Watch for whether the government shifts from reactive operations to a coherent strategy that addresses both dimensions simultaneously.