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Israeli Coalition Demands Halt to Administrative Detentions of Jewish Settlers by Central Command

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By רבקה שורק

First reported by Arutz Sheva · Jul 14, 2026

What happened

Israeli coalition members accuse Central Command Chief Avi Blot of bypassing Defense Minister Israel Katz's order to stop administrative detentions of Jewish settlers. The controversy centers on settler Tal Yinon Dradik, who remains detained without trial under harsh conditions. Coalition MKs demand an immediate halt to such detentions and call for respect of legal rights.

  • 01Coalition accuses Central Command Chief Avi Blot of ignoring Defense Minister Katz's order to stop administrative detentions of Jewish settlers.
  • 02Settler Tal Yinon Dradik, 28, is detained without trial under harsh conditions, sparking political outcry.
  • 03MKs describe the detentions as human rights violations and call for urgent political intervention.
  • 04Critics highlight discriminatory use of administrative orders against Jewish settlers compared to criminal families.
  • 05Dradik was confined to house arrest at his mother-in-law's home before detention and began a hunger strike in protest.
  • 06Legal group Honenu represents Dradik, demanding proper legal procedures and rights protections.

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Now 14Right · HebrewJul 14, 2026
Israeli Coalition Demands Halt to Administrative Detentions of Jewish Settlers by Central Command
Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJul 14, 2026
Senior Rabbis Demand Immediate Release of Settler Detained Under Administrative Order

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