Settler calls for occupation of Palestinian villages, and her husband reveals: Authorities armed us like an army

The intensity of settler incitement in the occupied West Bank escalated after an Israeli settler woman and her husband appeared in a television interview, during which they made extreme statements clearly calling for the displacement of Palestinians from their villages. The interview included justifications for using excessive force against Palestinian civilians, with claims of exclusive settler ownership of the land, reflecting the growing radical approach among settler groups.

The settler woman, during her speech, expressed her ambition to see the Israeli army and settlers completely control Palestinian villages and expel their residents. She claimed that this measure represents a restoration of what she described as 'historical right,' demanding the removal of legal and security restrictions on settler movements deep within populated Palestinian areas.

In the context of justifying the attacks, the settler woman stated that the practice of violence is not an end in itself, but she considered it a 'necessary means' to protect the settlement project and expand its influence. She strongly attacked all international and local voices that criticize settler behavior, calling for them to be granted full immunity and official support to implement their initiatives aimed at controlling more land.

For his part, the settler's husband revealed serious details regarding the official support that settler groups receive from the Israeli authorities. He explained that they receive heavy military equipment, including advanced machine guns, bulletproof vests, and helmets, which transforms them into a parallel military force operating in the field.

The husband confirmed that settlers undergo organized military training under the supervision of official bodies, emphasizing that they now operate 'as a full-fledged army.' He indicated that this readiness aims to suppress any Palestinian movement and secure settlement expansion in areas that were previously beyond their reach.

These statements come at a sensitive time when the West Bank is witnessing an unprecedented escalation in home demolitions and agricultural land leveling operations. These attacks coincide with preventing Palestinian farmers from accessing their fields, especially in areas adjacent to settlements and illegal outposts supervised by extremist youth.

These positions have sparked a wave of widespread anger and criticism, with observers considering them conclusive evidence of a 'role-swapping' policy between the army and settlers. International parties warned that such incitement fuels a cycle of violence and undermines any remaining chances for stability in the region, amid official silence regarding these transgressions.

Current statistics indicate the presence of about 750,000 settlers distributed among 141 official settlements and 224 illegal settlement outposts in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. These communities continue to expand despite categorical international rejection, as the United Nations and all major powers consider settlement a grave violation of international law.

At the end of the interview, the settlers emphasized the necessity of continuing to concentrate in the new areas they recently controlled, considering their armed presence as the only guarantee to impose a new reality on the ground. This vision reflects the magnitude of the challenges faced by Palestinians in light of the growing armed settler militias that enjoy political and military cover.

We are like an army; the authorities provide us with machine guns, bulletproof vests, and helmets, in addition to intensive military training.