Today, Democratic Majority for Israel President and CEO Brian Romick issued the following statement:
“Saturday’s violent attacks by Israeli settlers in the West Bank are appalling and indefensible. We welcome the Israeli government’s condemnation of the attack, its commitment to hold those responsible accountable, and its acknowledgment that settler violence endangers Jews and Arabs alike and harms Israel’s standing in the world.
“However, words must be followed by actions. The Israeli government must do far more to stop settler violence, protect Palestinian civilians in the West Bank, and ensure that those responsible are arrested and prosecuted. This lawlessness inflames tensions, makes peace harder to achieve, and undermines Israel’s security.”