Brig. Gen. (res.) Erez Winner has issued a stark warning as Israel confronts a growing wave of terror attacks in Judea and Samaria. Winner, who chairs the Israel Defense and Security Forum, said the danger of a future assault could be even worse than October 7 if the current trend is not stopped.
His assessment focuses on the factors behind the escalation in Judea and Samaria, an arena that has become a major concern for Israel's security establishment. While public attention often centers on threats from Lebanon, Gaza, and Iran, Winner argues that the most serious risk may be developing much closer to home.
The warning adds to an ongoing debate over how Israel should prioritize its security resources as violence rises in the West Bank. It suggests that the current terrorism wave is not only a local problem but a strategic threat that could grow if it is underestimated.
With security forces working to curb attacks, Winner's message is that Judea and Samaria cannot be treated as a secondary front. His analysis points to mounting concern that without stronger action, the area could become the source of an even more severe security crisis.
