Israeli Defense Minister Orders Police to Take Over Civilian Law Enforcement in West Bank

First reported by Arutz Sheva · 4 hours ago

What happened

Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered the Israeli police to take over civilian law enforcement duties in the West Bank, following a proposal by Major General Yoram Halevi to create a specialized police unit. This aims to reduce the IDF's operational load and improve security by allowing each force to focus on its strengths.

• 01Defense Minister Israel Katz orders police to handle civilian and settler affairs in the West Bank.
• 02Major General Yoram Halevi proposed a dedicated police force for law enforcement in the West Bank.
• 03The plan reallocates responsibilities between the IDF and police to improve operational efficiency.
• 04Specialized police unit will receive training, personnel, and budget for West Bank duties.
• 05The move reduces IDF burden, allowing focus on combat, counterterrorism, and border defense.
• 06The IDF retains overall responsibility but will concentrate on military tasks.

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SrugimRight · Hebrew13 minutes ago

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