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Shin Bet Chief Blocks Administrative Detention Orders Against Jewish Nationalist Suspects

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First reported by Channel 13 · 3 hours ago

What happened

Shin Bet chief David Zini blocked the approval of administrative detention orders against Jewish nationalist suspects, favoring alternative measures. The issue has reemerged after a 2021 decision to stop such orders against West Bank settlers.

  • 01Shin Bet chief David Zini opposed administrative detention orders against Jewish nationalist suspects.
  • 02Field operatives supported the use of such orders, but Zini preferred other enforcement methods.
  • 03Shin Bet declined to comment on internal disagreements over the issue.
  • 04The debate follows a 2021 decision by Defense Minister Israel Katz to halt these orders against West Bank settlers.
  • 05The 2021 decision was considered an unusual move at the time.

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Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew1 hour ago
Shin Bet Chief Blocks Administrative Detention Orders Against Jewish Nationalist Suspects
Channel 13Center · Hebrew3 hours ago
Shin Bet Chief Blocks Administrative Detentions of Jewish Nationalist Suspects in West Bank

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