Former Israeli Generals Accuse West Bank Settlers of Ethnic Cleansing, Call Violence "Jewish Terrorism"

A growing number of former Israeli generals are publicly accusing West Bank settlers of committing ethnic cleansing with government support, labeling settler violence "Jewish terrorism" and a primary security threat to Israel, according to a New York Times report published August 31, 2026. Their allegations align with Amnesty International's June 2026 findings accusing Israel of using war crimes to accelerate West Bank annexation.