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Shin Bet furious at defence minister after Jewish terror suspect freed

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Published: 14 February 2020

Last updated: 4 March 2024

Security agency sources say decision ‘lends support to extremist activities,’ warn of impending attack on Palestinians similar to 2015 Duma firebombing

Shin Bet slams Bennett for green lighting 'Jewish terror' - report (Jerusalem Post)
Defence Minister Naftali Bennett cancelled the administrative detention of a Jew who threw a rock at a Palestinian in a vehicle less than two days after signing the order

Shin Bet said to rage against Bennett for releasing Jewish terror suspect (Times of Israel)
Security agency sources say decision ‘lends support to extremist activities,’ warn of impending attack on Palestinians similar to 2015 Duma firebombing

In about-face, Bennett orders Jewish terror suspect be freed (Times of Israel)
Following far-right outcry, defence minister agrees to release 19-year-old Eliya Ben David, hours after signing off on administrative detention
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