Former Israeli prime minister accuses government of backing 'murderous' settler violence

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert accused the Israeli government of actively enabling "murderous" settler violence in the occupied West Bank. Olmert stated that the attacks are part of a coordinated campaign designed for ethnic cleansing, not just the actions of fringe extremists. He claimed that armed settler groups operate with impunity and are backed by Israeli officials, the police, and the army. This accusation comes amid a sharp rise in settler attacks and Palestinian displacement since the start of the war on Gaza.