Ex-Mossad Chief Compares Israeli Violence to Holocaust

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•The former Mossad chief made the comparison on April 28, 2026.
•The comparison was specifically about violence committed by Israeli settlers against Palestinians.
•The Holocaust refers to the genocide of six million Jews during World War II.
•Israeli settler violence has been a recurring issue in the West Bank and other Palestinian territories.

What Could Happen If...

▸If Israeli political leaders respond by condemning the former Mossad chief's remarks it could deepen divisions within Israeli society and affect government policy on settler violence.

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🌍State of Israel 🌍State of Palestine

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🏛Mossad

People

👤Yossi Cohen(Former head of Mossad)

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RURT (EN)Israeli violence against Palestinians echoes Holocaust – ex-Mossad chief MEMiddle East EyeEx-Mossad chief says Israeli settler violence reminds him of the Holocaust

A former head of Israel's Mossad intelligence agency has publicly compared violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians to the Holocaust. This statement is notable given the Mossad's role in Israeli security and the sensitivity of Holocaust references in Israeli discourse. The comparison may influence public debate within Israel and affect international views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.