Settler violence threatens Israel’s rule of law, international standing, legal expert warns ‘Post'
Shany’s remarks came days after extremist settlers attacked a European delegation and an American photojournalist in two separate incidents.
Professor Yuval Shany, an international law expert, warned that unchecked settler violence in Israel poses a threat to the country's rule of law, international standing, and the efforts to curb Palestinian Authority's payments to convicted terrorists. Recent extremist attacks on European and American delegations have drawn international concern.
Settler violence has been on the rise in the West Bank, with a 27% increase in attacks in 2023 and over a 50% rise in severe incidents. Only 3% of the 1,701 police investigation files monitored by Yesh Din led to convictions between 2005-2024. Palestinians have limited access to legal representation and trust in the Israeli legal system to protect their interests.
Violence can prevent court decisions from being enforced, as seen in the Tubasi family case. Shany rejected a comparison to Hezbollah but noted that Israel's failure to uphold the rule of law affects its international reputation. This could result in increased sanctions and travel restrictions, affecting Israel's economy and diplomatic relations.
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