The Deadly Price for Ignoring the Enemy in Judea & Samaria

The heartbreaking murder of Benaya Malat HY"D, the civilian security coordinator of Havat Gilad, should shake every Israeli to the core. Instead, many in Israel's political left and segments of the media rushed to recycle the same tired accusation: "settler violence." The newly released videos tell a very different story.In this Pulse of Israel video, Avi Abelow explains why this tragedy exposes a far deeper crisis than a single terrorist attack. Jewish families hiking near Havat Gilad were attacked by jihadi Arab assailants. Benaya rushed to defend them and, as seen in the videos of the incident, repeatedly tried to avoid using deadly force, even using his rifle as a club rather than firing. Moments later, after his weapon was seized by the village Sheikh, he was fatally shot.Avi argues that this tragedy reflects a broader problem: Israeli soldiers, security personnel, and armed civilians often fear the legal consequences of using force in self-defense. He discusses concerns raised by reservists, elected officials, and others about Israel's current rules of engagement, the influence of military legal oversight, and whether existing policies discourage decisive action against imminent threats.The discussion also examines the continuing debate over security policy in Judea and Samaria, the lessons many Israelis believe should be learned from October 7, and the importance of restoring deterrence while protecting innocent lives.Whether you agree or disagree, these are questions that deserve serious public discussion—not slogans or political talking points.Join Our Whatsapp Channel: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GkavRznXy731nxxRyptCMvFollow us on Twitter: https://x.com/AviAbelowJoin our Telegram Channel: https://t.me/aviabelowpulseFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulse_of_israel/?hl=enPulse of Israel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelVideoNetworkVisit Our Website - https://pulseofisrael.com/Donate to Pulse of Israel: https://pulseofisrael.com/boost-this-video/