This is an explosive front – and the fire threatens us all

Journalist Ben-Dror Yemini analyzes the incident in Samaria in which Bnayahu Melet and Major Yuval Ezra were killed. He argues that the Israeli government, through its actions including accelerating the construction of outposts, is increasing friction with Palestinians and justifying accusations of apartheid. Yemini warns that such incidents will become a daily reality if policy does not change.

Journalist Ben-Dror Yemini in his column analyzes the recent incident in Samaria in which Bnayahu Melet and Major Yuval Ezra were killed. He argues that the Israeli government, led by Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel Katz, through its actions — accelerating the construction of outposts and farms — is increasing friction with Palestinians and justifying accusations of apartheid. Yemini draws historical parallels, citing population exchanges in the 20th century, and argues that mixing hostile population groups has never succeeded. He criticizes both right-wing anti-Zionists and the current government, warning that continuing such policies will lead to Israel's isolation, boycott, and collapse. Yemini calls for returning 'the state's helm to the Zionists' in the upcoming elections in three months.