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Settler Violence Could Spark Civil War, Ex-Spy Warns

4/30/2026

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  • Tamir Pardo warned unchecked settler violence, linked to far-right ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, could trigger a civil war in Israel as in Lebanon.
  • He said 48 settlers have been arrested and 33 indictments filed since January, while police know but ignore attacks.
  • He linked the surge to Israel-Iran war that began Feb 28, entered a truce Apr 8, noting that Israel Police claim responsibility for West Bank security.