Defense Minister Katz Orders Transfer of Civil Enforcement in West Bank to Israeli Police

First reported by Arutz Sheva · 2 hours ago

What happened

Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered the transfer of all civil enforcement responsibilities in the West Bank to the Israeli Police, allowing the IDF to focus on combating terrorism and protecting settlements. The police will form a specialized unit with full authority and funding to manage civil issues amid growing settler populations and security challenges.

• 01Defense Minister Katz orders transfer of civil enforcement in West Bank to Israeli Police.
• 02IDF to focus solely on fighting Palestinian terrorism and protecting borders and settlements.
• 03Police will establish a dedicated unit with full authority and budget for civil matters.
• 04Decision responds to IDF's claim it cannot enforce civil offenses effectively in West Bank.
• 05Move aims to strengthen law enforcement and governance in the West Bank.
• 06Plans include 104 new settlements and formalizing agricultural farms amid rising security threats.

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Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew2 hours ago

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