JERUSALEM — Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir on Wednesday called attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinian civilians and soldiers in the West Bank “morally and ethically unacceptable,” saying they cause “extraordinary strategic damage” to the military.

Speaking during a visit to Central Command, Zamir said nationalist crime incidents have risen recently and stressed that the perpetrators “do not represent the settlements” but instead threaten security, stability, and the values of the state. He urged authorities to act swiftly to end such attacks, warning they undermine the IDF’s efforts during a multi-front war.