Defense Minister Katz Orders Transfer of Civil Enforcement in West Bank to Police After Kosra Riots
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has instructed the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to develop a plan to transfer all civil enforcement authority in the West Bank to the Israeli police. This directive follows violent disturbances by extremists in the village of Kosra. The Defense Minister's office announced that Katz issued the order after a discussion with IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir and other senior commanders. According to the statement, the police will prepare and establish an appropriate force to handle civil matters in the region, receiving all necessary powers and budgets to do so.
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