Israeli soldiers are also settlers in West Bank: Al Jazeera investigation
Summary
An Al Jazeera investigation identified cases in which Israeli settlers accused of attacking Palestinians later appeared in military uniforms and issued orders as soldiers. The report also examined lethal attacks and the role of Israeli military reserve units, arguing that many unit members are settlers and that the units increasingly support settler operations.Key Facts
- The investigation identified Yitzhak Levi Filant, a settler from Yitzhar, in footage and testimony related to incidents in the village of Tal.
- The report said Filant was filmed assaulting farmers in civilian clothes and later returning in a military uniform with a military-issued weapon.
- The United States placed Filant under sanctions in August 2024; the Trump administration removed him from the sanctions list in early 2025.
- The investigation said settler Luria Luski shot and killed Amir Shanaran near Susya on March 7 and severely wounded Shanaran’s cousin.
- Al Jazeera reported that 14 of 63 Palestinians killed by settlers since October 7, 2023, were shot by people serving in the army or wearing military uniforms.
- The report said soldier Bezalel Talia raided Palestinian homes and detained residents while also running a training camp for settler youth.
- Israeli military Regional Defence battalions, known as Hagmar, have expanded sixfold since 2023, according to the investigation.
- Deputy commander Assaf Surya told Israeli media that most Hagmar members in Hebron are settlers serving in the reserves.
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