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Defense Minister Katz Transfers Civil Enforcement in West Bank to Police to Focus IDF on Terror Threats
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 1 hour ago
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Defense Minister Israel Katz has directed the IDF to transfer civil enforcement duties in the West Bank to the Israeli Police, enabling the military to focus on combating terrorism and protecting settlements. This shift supports the planned establishment of 104 new settlements and formalizes agricultural outposts, reinforcing governance and law enforcement in the region.
- 01Defense Minister Katz orders transfer of West Bank civil enforcement from IDF to Israeli Police.
- 02The move supports establishment of 104 new settlements and formalization of agricultural outposts.
- 03IDF will focus on fighting Palestinian terrorism and protecting borders and settlements.
- 04Police will receive full authority and budget to handle civil enforcement in the West Bank.
- 05Katz emphasizes IDF’s role is not to pursue youths on the hills but to address security threats.
- 06The decision follows Katz’s visit to the West Bank settlement of Ganim, affirming commitment to the area.
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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew16 minutes ago
Defense Minister Katz Transfers Civil Enforcement in West Bank to Police to Focus IDF on Terror Threats
SrugimRight · Hebrew30 minutes ago
Defense Minister Katz Orders Transfer of Civil Enforcement in West Bank to Israeli Police
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew52 minutes ago
Defense Minister Katz Orders Transfer of Civil Enforcement in West Bank from IDF to Police
Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
Katz Orders IDF to Transfer West Bank Enforcement Powers to Police Amid Kosra Siege
YnetCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
Defense Minister Katz Orders Transfer of Civil Enforcement in West Bank to Police After Kosra Riots
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