Israeli expert on settlement security
An Israeli expert stated that the October 7 operation revealed the security cost of the settlements, indicating that they do not actually protect Israel. He said that the Israeli military forces were limited in number during the attack, with only 671 troops in Gaza and 23 battalions in the West Bank, most of which are assigned to routine operations and responding to tensions, not defending the settlements. He explained that settlements are marketed as safe, but in reality, they weaken Israel's security, since the army is primarily responsible for protecting them. Relying on settlements to provide Israel’s security is ineffective, he noted. He also pointed out that Israel's current occupation strategies have not changed after the attack and that security resources have not been invested directly in protecting the settlements. Additionally, he discussed how political policies—such as supporting Hamas or delaying permanent solutions—intensify Palestinian divisions and harm Israel’s security interests. He emphasized that Israel should reassess its security calculations to reduce the toll it pays in security terms for the continuation of settlements.
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