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Defense Minister Katz Orders IDF to Transfer West Bank Enforcement to Police Within Two Weeks

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Defense Minister Katz Orders IDF to Transfer West Bank Enforcement to Police Within Two Weeks
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 19 hours ago

What happened

Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered the IDF to present a plan within two weeks to transfer West Bank law enforcement to the police, aiming to curb settler violence and improve security coordination. The plan will be coordinated with police and respect military authority, while also supporting settlement expansion and legal regulation of farms.

  • 01Defense Minister Katz demands IDF submit West Bank enforcement transfer plan within two weeks.
  • 02IDF Chief of Staff and Central Command head participated in the directive meeting.
  • 03Plan to coordinate with police and respect IDF authority in the West Bank.
  • 04Katz condemns settler violence and unauthorized law enforcement actions.
  • 05Settlement expansion and regulated farm establishment seen as security measures.
  • 06Legal and economic steps planned against illegal settler activities causing defense costs.

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Full coverage · 7 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Channel 13Center · Hebrew37 minutes ago
Defense Minister Katz Orders IDF to Transfer West Bank Enforcement to Police Within Two Weeks
WallaCenter · Hebrew51 minutes ago
Israeli Defense Minister Orders IDF Plan to Transfer West Bank Civil Enforcement to Police
YnetCenter · Hebrew52 minutes ago
Defense Minister Katz Orders IDF to Transfer West Bank Civil Enforcement to Police Within Two Weeks
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew54 minutes ago
Israeli Defense Minister Orders Transfer of Civil Enforcement in West Bank to Police, Advances Legal Farm Regulation
Now 14Right · Hebrew58 minutes ago
Israeli Defense Minister Orders Police to Take Over Civil Enforcement in West Bank Amid Settlement Farm Regulation Efforts
SrugimRight · Hebrew1 hour ago
Israeli Defense Minister Orders IDF to Transfer Civil Enforcement in West Bank to Police
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew17 hours ago
Israeli Police Commander Demands Full Control Over Civil Enforcement in West Bank
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew19 hours ago
West Bank Police Commander Supports Transferring Civil Authority from IDF to Police

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