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Ex-Security Chiefs Urge Netanyahu to Label Hilltop Youth a Terror Group
A group of former high-ranking Israeli defense officials, including former chiefs of the military, Mossad, and Shin Bet, have sent an urgent letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. They are calling for extremist settlers often referred to as "hilltop youth" to be officially designated as a terrorist organization. The letter highlights a steep rise in violent incidents and intimidation tactics targeting Palestinians in the West Bank since 2023. The signatories warn that state inaction and alleged political backing are fueling a dangerous escalation of lawlessness that threatens Israel's national security and international standing.