This attack could have been prevented

An opinion column by Avi Issacharoff argues that the attack in Kfar Tel, in which two Israelis and four Palestinians were killed, could have been prevented. The author accuses the government, Israel Police, IDF, and Shin Bet of negligence, claiming they allow Jewish violence and terrorism unchecked and ignore provocations by extremist settlers entering Palestinian villages without coordination.

An opinion column by Avi Issacharoff, published on ynet, argues that the deadly incident in Kfar Tel on Friday, July 24, 2026, could have been prevented. The author cites a security source who warned that Shin Bet chief David Zini downplays Jewish terrorism, and that it was only a matter of time before a group of settlers would be attacked. According to the author, about 20 settlers entered Kfar Tel without IDF coordination, in a provocative move that led to a confrontation where a Palestinian grabbed a weapon and killed Major Yuval Ezra and Binyahu Malet. Four more Palestinians were killed. Issacharoff accuses the government, police, IDF, and Shin Bet of indirect responsibility, claiming they allow Jewish violence and terrorism unchecked and focus on Palestinian arrests instead of dealing with provocations. He argues that during an election period, the prime minister needs settler votes and therefore will not act to stop the phenomenon. The author notes that Jewish violence harms Israel internationally, but Jewish extremists are unaffected. The column uses charged and accusatory language, presenting a clear political stance against government policy on settlements.

This attack could have been prevented