Israeli Finance Minister Urges IDF to Defy Supreme Court Order
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Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich urged the IDF on October 12, 2026, to ignore a Supreme Court order for a timeline to return residents to Jenin, Tulkarm, and Nur-Shams. Smotrich accused the court of endangering Israel's security and hindering military operations. He called on the Prime Minister and Defense Minister to prevent the IDF from cooperating with the court and allowing terrorist infrastructure to be restored.
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- Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich urged the IDF to defy a Supreme Court order regarding resident returns.
- The Supreme Court demanded a timeline for residents to return to Jenin, Tulkarm, and Nur-Shams.
- Smotrich accused three Supreme Court justices of endangering Israel's security.
- He claimed the ruling hinders military operations and aids terrorist infrastructure.
- Smotrich called on the Prime Minister and Defense Minister to intervene.
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called on the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to disregard a Supreme Court ruling that mandates the preparation of a clear timeline for the return of residents to Jenin, Tulkarm, and Nur-Shams. These areas were evacuated following extensive military operations against terrorism in northern Samaria. The IDF leadership had previously stated that security conditions were not yet conducive for civilian return.
Smotrich sharply criticized the court's decision, asserting that it undermines Israel's defense capabilities. He specifically named Supreme Court Justices Amit, Stein, and Kabul, claiming they are endangering Israel's security. The minister argued that such rulings echo past mistakes, hinder military operations, and facilitate the rebuilding of terrorist infrastructure, drawing a parallel to the situation in Gaza before October 7.
In a direct appeal to the country's leadership, Smotrich urged the Prime Minister and the Defense Minister to instruct the IDF not to cooperate with the court and to prevent the restoration of terrorist camps. He believes that security matters should be exclusively handled by elected officials, not by the judiciary.
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