IDF Chief Deploys New Border Police Unit to Combat West Bank Violence
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir is deploying a new Border Police company to the West Bank to combat rising nationalist violence and crime. Defense Minister Israel Katz stated the Israel Police must take full responsibility for enforcement, while the IDF focuses on counter-terrorism. The new unit, operational by late November, aims to enhance rapid response capabilities. This deployment follows previous IDF reinforcements and ongoing criticism from the military regarding insufficient police resources in the region.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir is deploying a new Border Police company to the West Bank.
- The new unit will combat rising nationalist violence and crime attributed to Jewish rioters.
- Defense Minister Israel Katz insists the Israel Police, not the IDF, must handle civilian law enforcement.
- The company will begin dedicated operational missions in violence hotspots by late November.
- IDF officials criticize the Israel Police for insufficient resources in the Judea and Samaria District.
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