Kusra is only the beginning: a state that backs abuse has no right to exist

Ran Adelist claims that the events in Kusra are an expression of the government's "ethnic cleansing" policy, and states that a state that backs abuse has no right to exist. He criticizes the opposition's inaction and calls for the dismissal of elements in the military.

In an opinion column, Ran Adelist argues that the events in the village of Kusra are not a local incident but an expression of a broad policy of "ethnic cleansing" involving settlers, the military, and the government. He asserts that the damage to the IDF, the international resonance that added weight to sanctions on Israel, and the establishment of investigation materials in The Hague require the Chief of Staff to dismiss someone, but estimates this will not happen. The author claims that a state that backs abuse of families has no right to exist, and criticizes the "Change" opposition for not taking to the streets against IDF involvement. He describes an American citizen who identified his home in Kusra in footage and contacted his congresswoman, as well as soldiers from the Netzah Yehuda battalion who handcuffed a Palestinian to a bed and published his photo. The tone is harsh and accusatory.