Former Generals Accuse State of Ethnic Cleansing | US News

Retired Israeli generals and top intelligence officials are sounding the alarm, accusing West Bank settlers of carrying out ethnic cleansing with tacit government support — a shocking claim coming from within Israel’s own security establishment. One former division commander says settler violence terrifies him more than Iran or Hezbollah, while a retired air force general, whose grandson died in combat, warns a society acting this way is doomed. One former army chief of staff went so far as to compare settler ideology to Nazism — not the Holocaust’s scale, but the intent to erase Palestinian presence — a rare and explosive statement. Dozens of prominent Israelis, including ex-prime ministers, signed a letter demanding action against what they call “Jewish terrorism.” Amnesty International backs this, calling it a state-sanctioned campaign to annex land by emptying Palestinian villages. The military insists it protects everyone and stops settler violence, while Netanyahu’s office condemns “criminal acts” by a small group — acknowledging the damage to Israel’s global reputation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ca6cb36e45c73ed5