The Israeli defense center said Wednesday it fears police are effectively handling the violent protests of the south that prompted the death of a 17-year-old hilltop youth member.
Ahuviya Sandak was killed in a car crash on December 21 as he and several others fled police on suspicion of hitting rocks in Palestinian vehicles on the outskirts of the West Bank town of Ramallah. .
Complaint in Jerusalem and Ahuvya Sandak
(Photo: Police PR)
Ever since the event, right-wing protesters have held demonstrations every evening at various locations across the country, including in front of the private homes of police officers involved in the incident.
The security center now fears violent protests and other nationalist activity targeting the Palestinian people on the West Bank, igniting a wave of violence against the settlers.
Jerusalem police arrest demonstrator complains about the death of settler Ahuvia Sandak
(Photo: Shalev Shalom)
“Since Sandak’s death, the level of violence against Palestinians and security forces has reached a new level. The violence involves moving, real blows and stone-throwing, ”said a source inside the security center.
“The police are ready to take action, fearing to get out of their vehicle to stop the protesters. The leaders of the settlement stand by him and remain silent against the violence. Coming up will be as innocent settlers paying the price. “
The scene of the crash where 17-year-old Ahuvia Sandak settler was killed
(Photo: United Hatzalah)
The source urged the settlement leaders to intervene to stop the situation from escalating further.
“On Tuesday, we saw examples of violence in several places … in which 200-250 protesters took part. These are no longer just juveniles, but adult criminals in every sense of the word. , “he said.
“Hill top youth members and other activists use extreme violence against the police, as well as attacking Palestinian vehicles, including those of families with children. The situation is out of control, the police are too scared to get into the Yitzhar flashpoint situation. ”