Israel's heavy-handed acts of retaliation against both Hamas and Palestinian civilians are threatening to provoke a new escalation of violence. The Israeli military deployment in the West Bank is the biggest since the end of the second Intifada in 2005. A commentary by hbs Palestine- Jordan office director René Wildangel.
On 12 June 2014, three Israeli youths are presumed to have been abducted close to the Gush Etzion settlement. This is just a suspicion, because no one has so far claimed responsibility, and the background details of the disappearances are unclear. If the youths really were abducted, then this should be roundly condemned; violence and terrorism are inappropriate vehicles for the attainment of political goals.
This commentary by Dr. René Wildangel was originally published by Qantara.de in June 2014. To read the full article in English please press HERE.