Netanyahu putting election interests ahead of curbing settler violence, Nablus governor to 'Post'
Nablus Governor Ghassan Douglas told The Jerusalem Post that Netanyahu is avoiding action against violent settlers ahead of elections, warning of further West Bank escalation
Assessment
A Palestinian governor directly accuses Israel's prime minister of prioritizing political survival over security in the West Bank. The charge that election calculations are blocking action against settler violence carries weight because it comes from an official who deals with the consequences daily. The warning of further escalation suggests the current situation is unstable and could deteriorate quickly. The key question is whether this criticism reflects genuine security concerns or is itself a political maneuver.