Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth, the chief of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), has made controversial admissions regarding the Israeli military's shooting policies, revealing a discriminatory approach between Jews and Palestinians in the West Bank. Speaking at a closed forum, Bluth stated that Israeli forces have killed 1,068 Palestinians since the beginning of the Gaza war in October 2023. He acknowledged that his forces have been 'killing like we haven't killed since 1967,' referring to the significant casualties from the six-day Arab-Israeli war. Bluth admitted to a preference for non-lethal methods when dealing with Jewish protestors, contrasting with the lethal force used against Palestinian stone-throwers, whom he labeled as 'terrorists.' The military chief also highlighted the disparity in legal treatment, noting that Palestinians face military law with extended detentions, while Israelis are judged by civilian courts. Bluth's remarks have sparked outrage and discussions about the ethics of the IDF's engagement rules, particularly concerning the justification of lethal force against Palestinians.