Israel to Shift Enforcement Against Jewish Rioters to Police
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that the Israel Police will take over law enforcement against Jewish rioters in Judea and Samaria, removing the IDF from civilian enforcement. The decision follows recent violence in the Benjamin region, where ten suspects were arrested. Katz confirmed that administrative detention orders against settlers will not be reinstated, favoring stronger police action. The plan will be implemented soon with increased police resources.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Defense Minister Israel Katz is transferring law enforcement against Jewish rioters to the Israel Police.
- The IDF will now focus solely on security missions, not civilian enforcement in Judea and Samaria.
- Ten suspects were arrested following recent violent incidents in the Benjamin region.
- Katz confirmed administrative detention orders against settlers will not be reinstated.
- The plan requires increased police resources and coordination with the IDF.
- Recent violence included assaults on a journalist and suspected attacks on foreign diplomats.
Defense Minister Israel Katz announced on Sunday that responsibility for enforcing laws against Jewish rioters in Judea and Samaria will be transferred from the IDF to the Israel Police's Judea and Samaria District. This move aims to remove the military from civilian law enforcement duties, allowing the IDF to focus on its core security missions, such as combating Palestinian terrorism and defending the country's borders and settlements.
The decision follows severe violence over the past weekend in the Benjamin region, which led to the arrest of ten suspects in a joint operation involving the police, Shin Bet, and security forces. Katz emphasized that the police, specifically the Judea and Samaria District, must have full responsibility for preventing, investigating, and prosecuting Jewish rioters in the West Bank.
Katz also stated that his plan does not include reinstating administrative detention orders against settlers, a measure he canceled upon taking office. He believes strong and effective police enforcement, rather than administrative orders, is the solution. He has agreed with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to implement the plan swiftly, which will involve coordination between the IDF and the police, along with allocating additional budgets and personnel to the police district.
The recent arrests were part of an operation in the Benjamin region targeting those involved in recent violent incidents, including the assault of a journalist and suspected attacks on foreign diplomats near the village of Taybeh. The operation involved numerous police officers, Shin Bet agents, Border Police, and IDF forces. Suspects face charges including violating military closure orders and illegal construction. Evidence was seized, and vehicles were confiscated during the searches. The ten suspects are undergoing investigation, with further court proceedings to follow.
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