Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich met with the head of the Samaria Council Yossi Dagan today (Friday) in Huwara and demanded that the security establishment change its policy towards terrorism.
During a tour by the minister together with Yossi Dagan and MK Zvi Sukkot, they urged the heads of the security system: "We demand a change of perception in the security system, much more defense and much more attack, it is impossible to continue like this"
The visit of the two to the Gav HaHar settlements. They arrived at the office of MK Sukkot at the place where the shooting was carried out at the Steiner family's vehicle, which was miraculously saved. At the scene, Smotrich held a working meeting with the head of the council and the leaders of the settlements on the steps required to eradicate terrorism and strengthen the settlements. The minister heard the claims of the settlements' leaders and the head of the council Yossi Dagan.
"Increase the pace of countermeasures against terrorism"
Minister Smotrich commented on the recent events: "Judea and Samaria are in the midst of a wave of terrorism that began during Operation Guardian of the Walls and has continued for more than two years. This wave of terrorism is directed directly by Iran and through Hezbollah, which is pushing weapons, war materials, and budget into the area and recruiting terrorist operatives.
The Israeli security system must internalize and act following the characteristics of this wave and adapt the course of action required to deal with it well and quickly, which will save human lives and restore security and the sense of security to the settlers and the citizens of Israel."
According to the minister: "I had a long discussion with the Prime Minister yesterday about the matter and made it clear to him that this cannot continue. I get the impression that he understands and agrees with the required change of approach. We agreed to continue discussing the matter in depth today, and in the coming days, and I hope that together with the Minister of Defense we will be able to lead to the policy change, that is required after decades of the dangerous Oslo concepts. We will not rest until, with God's help, we restore security and peace to all the citizens of Israel.








