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Israeli Settlements in West Bank Seen as Security Necessity
WHY IT MATTERS
This perspective highlights the Israeli government's potential approach to security in the West Bank, with a focus on settlement expansion as a means to counter terrorism.
What happened
A recent opinion piece in The Jerusalem Post argues that widespread Jewish settlement across the West Bank is crucial for Israel's security. The article suggests that settlements can deny terrorists a safe haven and strengthen Israel's defenses.
The focus is on areas such as the Jordan Valley and the hills of Samaria, where settlements can potentially disrupt terrorist activity.
The opinion piece emphasizes the strategic importance of these settlements in maintaining Israel's security.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Jewish settlement is a strategic necessity across the West Bank - opinion
The Jerusalem Post · BY HILLEL FRISCH · Discovery only; publisher copyright terms apply