Israeli Settlers Being Armed In Preparation For Palestinian Unrest

A Palestinian youth runs away from Jewish settlers during clashes, which according to witnesses, erupted after settlers cut down olive trees belonging to the West Bank village of Asira al-Qibilya near Nablus July 3, 2011. - Reuters/File Photo

Israeli Army Arms Jewish Settlers In Preparation For Palestinian Unrest -- The Telegraph

Jewish settlers across the West Bank are being armed and trained by the Israeli military in anticipation of unrest and violence leading up to a Palestinian demand for statehood at the United Nations in three weeks.

The Israeli Defence Force fears that demonstrations ahead of the UN debate on September 20 will bring violent confrontations between Palestinians and Israeli settlers living illegally in settlements across territory occupied by Israel.

Leaked documents documents have outlined Israeli plans to arm security guards working on the Jewish settlements with riot gear, including tear gas and stun grenades.

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More News On Israeli Settlers Being Armed In Preparation For Palestinian Unrest

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Israeli army, fearing violence, trains settlers -- UPI
Israeli army trains settlers to confront protests -- Reuters

My Comment: Will demands for a Palestinian state result in an explosion of violence and terrorism .... I give it a less than 50% chance. But should the Palestinian Authority and Hamas decide to exploit the situation .... the probably of violence increases to 100%.