Letter to President Trump: Deep State CIS "Commanders for Israel's Security" undermining Israel's Security by Pushing a "Democratic" Agenda that Endangers Settlers in Judea and Samaria

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The Beis HaMikdash was destroyed because the leaders were passive. 

These aren't true leaders

 They are the Erev Rav.

Letter to President Trump: Deep State CIS "Commanders for Israel's Security" undermining Israel's Security by Pushing a "Democratic" Agenda that Endangers Settlers in Judea and Samaria😒

CIS https://en.cis.org/

Red Alert: Escalating West Bank violence endangers Israeli security, U.S. interests, and regional stability

July 27, 2026by CIS

https://en.cis.org.il/2026/07/27/red-alert-escalating-west-bank-violence-endangers-israeli-security-u-s-interests-and-regional-stability/

The PDF of the Actual Letter sent to President Trump

https://en.cis.org.il/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/CIS-2-POTUS-07262026.pdf

 About CIS:  Source Grok

Around 600 current and former senior Israeli security and foreign policy figures—primarily members of the group Commanders for Israel’s Security (CIS; Hebrew: מפקדים למען ביטחון ישראל)—sent a letter to U.S. President Donald Trump (and figures close to him such as Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff) urging him to press Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hard on the situation in the West Bank (referred to by the group and many Israelis as Judea and Samaria)

Ynetnews

This occurred ahead of Netanyahu’s meeting with Trump (reports place the letter as sent around Sunday, July 26, 2026, with the meeting expected shortly after). The user’s headline frames the appeal as directed at Netanyahu to raise the issue with Trump; primary reporting indicates the letter was addressed mainly to Trump, calling on him to deliver a “firm and unequivocal message” 

Ynetnews

Who the ~600 people are

They are overwhelmingly

- retired high-ranking officials from Israel’s security establishment and foreign service, 

- not active-duty personnel. 

CIS describes itself as a movement of over 550 (sometimes cited near 600) 

- Retired IDF Colonels and Generals, 

- Senior equivalents from the Mossad, 

- Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), 

- Israel Police, 

- National Security Council, and 

- Diplomatic Corps.

Membership is limited to the top ranks because those roles provide exposure to strategic national-security issues.

CIS

Founded: 2014 as a non-partisan (though politically oriented) civil-society group.

Core stance: Securing Israel as a strong Democratic Jewish state.

CIS views separation from the Palestinians (leading toward a two-state solution in a regional framework) as essential for long-term security and warns against sliding into a one-state reality.

Members are volunteers who emphasize professional/strategic analysis over partisan politics.

Leadership: 

Chaired by 

- Maj. Gen. (ret.) Matan Vilnai (former IDF Deputy Chief of Staff, Deputy Defense Minister, Home Front Defense Minister, and ambassador to China). 

Other executive figures have included 

- Col. (ret.) Itamar Yaar and various former senior officers and diplomats.

CIS

Notable individuals associated with the group or mentioned in connection with this letter include former 

- Mossad director Danny Yatom 

- Former Shin Bet director Ami Ayalon. 

The group’s membership has historically included other prominent names such as 

- former Mossad directors, 

- Shin Bet heads, 

- IDF chiefs or 

- senior commanders, and 

- police commissioners (exact current signatories of this specific letter are not fully publicly listed in the reporting).

Ynetnews

CIS has previously issued letters and analyses on issues including 

- Gaza policy, 

- West Bank annexation steps, and 

- regional diplomacy,

often criticizing government policies it views as harmful to Israel’s long-term security or relations with the U.S. and regional partners.

Context of the letter

The letter describes rising settler violence against Palestinians and their property as “terrorism” (“Terror is terror is terror”) and warns that unchecked escalation—combined with policies seen as weakening the Palestinian Authority economically and otherwise—could produce consequences “even more catastrophic than the Hamas atrocities of October 7 and their multifront aftermath.” 

It argues this trajectory endangers Israeli security, U.S. regional interests, and stability; could 

- Derail Trump’s 20-point Gaza plan; and 

- Risks damaging or reversing gains from the Abraham Accords.

Ynetnews

Signatories claim Israel’s security agencies are effective against Palestinian terrorist groups but “severely constrained” against Jewish perpetrators, and they accuse certain members of the current government of orchestrating or enabling chaos by shielding armed, ideologically driven supporters. The appeal emphasizes that only Trump can force decisive action.

This fits a broader pattern of CIS advocacy and comes amid reported surges in West Bank violence (including arson, property attacks, and deadly clashes), Israeli government steps related to settlements/outposts and Palestinian Authority authority, and Netanyahu’s Washington visit.

 Reporting notes ongoing friction, IDF deployments, and differing assessments of the scale and drivers of the violence.

Timesofisrael

Sources for the details above include contemporary reporting from Ynetnews, The Times of Israel, and related outlets, along with CIS’s own descriptions of its membership and mission. The group’s website and prior public letters provide additional background on its composition and positions.

Benyahu Malat's widow: "Victim of Delusional Open-Fire Orders

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*"ABSURDITY OF PURITY OF ARMS"*

*Does this outdated Doctrine make Israel the 'most moral army in the world' or the most dead soldiers?* 

*Widow of Benyahu Malt: “A victim of absurd open-fire regulations”*

https://www.inn.co.il/news/702504

Esther Malat, widow of Benyahu (hy”d), who was murdered in the severe attack in Samaria, arrived together with his brother at the site of the murder and called on fighters not to hesitate to use their weapons.

The widow and brother of Benyahu Malat (hy”d) arrived this morning (Monday) at the site of the murder near the village of Tel in Samaria. 

*The widow said there: “The village of Tel should be treated like Rafah — the enemy is the same enemy.”*

*“It cannot be that we have reached a situation where people hesitate to open fire on terrorists,” said the widow Esther.* 

*“It cannot be that we have gone almost three years backward in the middle of this war.* 

*It is simply impossible that the open-fire regulations remain the same as they were on Friday, October 6.*

*This is simply insane. This death was not supposed to happen. This entire incident was not supposed to happen.*

*Jews should not have to be afraid to hike in the Land of Israel. No one should attack hikers.”*

According to her: *“This was a planned ambush. They were waiting here with rocks and clubs — 150 terrorists from this murderous village, whose houses, I don’t know how, are still standing up here.*

*"I don’t know how they are still standing. In Gaza they flatten village after village, and here nothing happens.*

*"I am appealing here to everyone who has authority — the government of Israel, the Defense Minister, the GOC Central Command — what is happening here is not reasonable."*

*"Benyahu jumped with courage. As a readiness-squad fighter, Dvir, our dear security coordinator, who by a miracle — I don’t know how he is even alive.*

*"This is simply not reasonable. From first-hand testimonies. People whose hearts are bleeding were here with weapons — dear soldiers who hesitated here to open fire.*

*Because of absurd open-fire regulations. This is simply not reasonable.”*

She called on IDF fighters not to hesitate to shoot at terrorists: *“Citizens of Israel, dear fighters. It is a thousand times better for you to be in prison, alive, than in a grave. Benyahu will not come back. Do not hesitate. One second of hesitation can be the difference between life and death. Take out your weapons and use them when necessary. That is what they are for.”*

Esther spoke with pain about her personal loss: *“Benyahu was a fighter and a dreamer. He knew every clod of earth here in the hills of Samaria. Judea and Samaria in general, but Samaria in particular. We will continue to hike. They have already established a point here at the site of the murder, and many more points that I have heard about. This will not stop his spirit. His spirit will continue. He acted without stopping. Up here we have the house of a Palestinian policeman who are part of the story here. You have to know — they are the same enemy. There is no difference between the Palestinian Authority and the Arabs in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and Iran. The enemy is the same enemy, and they need to receive the same treatment.*

*"My daughters are orphans of an amazing father who was a very significant part of their lives. They will not forget him, but he will no longer be present physically. His spirit will continue with them,” she concluded.*

*Guardians of the Mountains-Shomrei HeHarim*

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Ousted Yitzhar security coordinator severely criticizes Samaria Regional Council head

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Israel National News

July 24, 2026 2:40 PM

Israel National News

Ousted Yitzhar security coordinator severely criticizes Samaria Regional Council head

Dismissed Yitzhar security coordinator accuses Samaria Regional Council head over delayed response to attack.

https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/430706

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*The dismissed security coordinator of the community of Yitzhar was heard in a closed WhatsApp conversation on Friday leveling sharp criticism at Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan and regional security officials.*

*He claimed that after being removed from his position, he was disconnected from work-related communication groups and operational channels, causing him to arrive late at the scene of the deadly terrorist attack.*

*According to the security coordinator, the delay resulted from a decision by the Samaria Regional Council head together with senior military officials to remove him from all relevant groups.*

*"As a result, no one knew how to get to the scene until they arrived," he said. "And when they did, they handled it terribly. I don't know what to tell you."*

*The official reason given by the IDF for his dismissal was that he had entered Palestinian villages without authorization.* 

*Residents, however, claimed he "did not align with the military's operational approach and was considered too aggressive by the brigade commander."*

Following the dismissal, the Yitzhar secretariat issued a statement accusing authorities of "completely abandoning residents' security" and attempting to punish the community because of "ego battles" within the Samaria Regional Council's security department.

*"It is unacceptable that, two and a half years after the events of October 7, dangerous steps are being taken that harm operational readiness, weapons availability, and the flow of information to the community's security forces," the statement said.* 

It called on Dagan to intervene immediately and restore "basic security" to Yitzhar residents.

The Samaria Regional Council responded at the time by saying it was closely monitoring developments regarding the Yitzhar security coordinator and was working to promote a solution that would provide the best possible outcome for all parties.

*Guardians of the Mountains-Shomrei HeHarim*

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Elchonon Gruner: Incident a year ago, Local Defense Reservist Soldier from Susya reported being Arrested, Dismissed, His Weapon Confiscated for Shooting Into the Air when Jews Were Being Showered With Stones. אלחנון גרונר: תקרית לפני שנה, חייל מילואים של הגנה מקומית מסוסיא דיווח שנעצר, פוטר ונשקו הוחרם בגין ירי באוויר בעת יידו אבנים על יהודים.

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Elchonon Gruner of HaKol HaYehudi reports:

The Dismissed Hagamar הגמ"ר soldier from Susya writes to me:*

Fyi HaGaMar - acronym Hagana Merchavit

 Regional Security (הגמ"ר 

 is an acronym for local Defense הגנה מרחבית. It is a system based on local residents who are recruited into the reserves, which operates in cooperation with the IDF to protect the regional  settlements in Israel.)

"In the wake of the painful events of recent days, I would like to share an incident that happened to me about a year ago when I was a Hagana Merchavit soldier in Susya.

While on a patrol on Shabbat Eve, I see smoke from the direction of the Susya site and jump to the scene. It turns out that there are several ignition points in the nearby pine forest about 100 meters from the homes of the settlers there.

When I arrive at the point, guys from the site are already working to put out the fires. At the same time, I hear a confrontation and shouting in Hebrew and Arabic in the nearby chicken coops. I get in touch with my commander and receive an order to close in on the scene in order to protect the civilians there.

When I arrive, I see Jews under a shower of stones while the Arabs narrows in their direction. As soon as a few Arabs get within a short distance of me, I perform a military  rules of engagement procedure נוהל מעצר חשוד (Nohel Matzar Chashud, Definition: A graded-use-of-force protocol used by military and law enforcement personnel when approaching or stopping an individual acting suspiciously or fleeing) that ends with a shot in the air.

Baruch Hashem, this made them move away

This is a very dangerous situation that could have ended in a second with the seizure of weapons and harm to us.

As a "sign of appreciation" for the operation of the event, I was summoned for questioning by the Matzach, מצ"ח, משטרת צבאי חוקרת.

(The Military Investigative Police (abbreviation for Military Investigative Police) is the IDF police unit that coordinates criminal investigations and traffic accidents in the army. The unit is headed by an officer with the rank of lieutenant colonel.)

I was arrested in a military prison and deprived of the right to possess weapons and denied the ability to defend the settlement.

This is the way of thinking that makes our enemies raise their heads and shed our blood!

May we soon be able to see the kingdom of David in its glory and together with the King Messiah, we will take great revenge!

*To join Elhanan Gruner's Telegram channel:*

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*חייל הגמ״ר שהודח כותב לי:*

(הגמ"ר הוא ראשי תיבות של הגנה מרחבית. זוהי מערכת המבוססת על תושבים מקומיים המגויסים למילואים, הפועלת בשיתוף צה"ל להגנה על מרחבי הספר והיישובים בישראל.)

״בעיקבות הארועים הכואבים בימים האחרונים אני רוצה לשתף בארוע שקרה לי לפני כשנה בהיותי חייל הגמר בסוסיא.

בזמן סיור בערב שבת אני רואה עשן מכיוון אתר סוסיא וקופץ למקום. מתברר שיש כמה מוקדי הצתה ביער אורנים הסמוך כ100 מטר מהבתים של המתישבים במקום.

כשאני מגיע לנקודה חבר'ה מהאתר כבר עובדים על כיבוי ההצתות. במקביל אני שומע עימות וצעקות בעיברית וערבית בלולים הקרובים. אני עולה בקשר מול המפקד שלי ומקבל הוראה לצמצם למקום על מנת להגן על האזרחים שבמקום.

כשאני מגיע אני רואה יהודים תחת מטר של אבנים כאשר הערבים מצמצים לכיוונם. ברגע שכמה ערבים מתקרבים לטווח קצר ממנו אני מבצע נוהל מעצר חשוד שמסתיים בירי באוויר.

ב"ה זה גרם להם להתרחק.

זה מצב מאוד מסוכן שבשניה היה יכול להיגמר בחטיפת נשק ופגיעה בנו.

כאות הערכה על התפעול של הארוע זימנו אותי לחקירת מצ"ח, נעצרתי בכלא צבאי ונשלל ממני הזכות להחזיק נשק ולהגן על הישוב.

(מצ"ח (ראשי תיבות של משטרה צבאית חוקרת) היא היחידה המשטרתית של צה"ל, המרכזת את תחום החקירות הפליליות ותאונות הדרכים בצבא. בראש היחידה עומד קצין בדרגת אלוף-משנה)

זאת הצורת חשיבה שגורמת לאויבינו להרים הראש ולשפוך את דמינו!

שנזכה במהרה לראות בעינינו מלכות דוד בתפארתה ויחד עם מלך המשיח נעשה נקמות גדולות!״

 *להצטרפות לערוץ הטלגרם של אלחנן גרונר:* 

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KIPA ADUMA: Another shocking angle that shows this was simply a cold-blooded, brutal murder

Another shocking angle that shows this was simply a cold-blooded, brutal murder
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Why does the video of the cold-blooded murder of Binyahu and Yuval make the blood boil?
Because you can see there that it simply didn’t have to happen! The heart explodes in front of the screen.

Here they are standing with weapons drawn – so why the hell don’t they fire into the air? Why don’t they shoot at the legs?

Here’s the filthy murderer, “the sheikh,” a moment before he murders them, holding the weapon, and there’s a soldier with a weapon drawn facing him – so why the hell doesn’t he shoot?!

Every moment of watching this makes you want to stop the video, go into the screen and change the script, so they would act the way they could have acted.

What burns the soul is seeing their enormous compassion and morality, versus the insane cruelty of the murderer.

The Jews had weapons, but out of compassion and humanity – and certainly also because they saw a sheikh in front of them and thought a religious man is someone you can talk to – they didn’t shoot. They came with morality, and the lowly murderer exploited that mercy to snatch the weapon and murder them.

And the most shocking part, that simply can’t be digested: after he snatched the weapon and gained the advantage, he didn’t shoot in order to neutralize. He shot them when they were already on the ground, helpless, with no ability to defend themselves. He shot them at point-blank range in cold blood just to make sure they were dead.

That gap, between their humanity and the pure evil of the filthy murderer who shoots a wounded person on the floor, is what gives no rest.
May their memory be a blessing. 💔

And maybe this script can no longer be changed, but what will happen next time can be changed. Act differently. Shoot into the air or at the legs. Protect yourselves. Better a military prison than a military grave. Better prison than a grave.

Source: Kippa Aduma
*Guardians of the Mountains-Shomrei HeHarim*
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