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IDF Admits Failure in Preventing Attack by 100 Settlers on Jit

Aug 28, 2024, 03:26 PM

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have released the findings of an investigation into a violent attack by some 100 Israeli settlers on the West Bank village of Jit earlier this month. The probe revealed that the Shin Bet had provided intelligence to the army and police indicating the settlers were planning nationalistic violence. Despite this warning, the IDF admitted to failing to act decisively to prevent the attack. The investigation found that the first troops on the scene did not perform as expected, leading to the dismissal of two members of the IDF. The report highlights the need for more determined action by the military in such situations.