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IDF General Proposes New Security Division Between Army and Police in West Bank

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First reported by Mako · 2 hours ago

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Major General Yoram Halevi proposed to Defense Minister Israel Katz a new security arrangement in the West Bank, assigning a specialized police force full law enforcement duties to ease the IDF's operational load and improve effectiveness.

01Major General Yoram Halevi proposed a new division of security roles in the West Bank.
02The plan assigns full law enforcement responsibility to a dedicated police force.
03The proposal was presented to Defense Minister Israel Katz in August 2026.
04It aims to reduce IDF operational burdens and improve focus on combat and counterterrorism.
05The plan does not reduce IDF responsibility but optimizes task allocation based on expertise.

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