Katz Seeks Police Role in West Bank Enforcement
The proposed shift would place civilian law enforcement and public order for Israeli residents under police authority rather than military authority.
reede, 14. august 2026 12:10
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Friday he instructed the IDF to prepare a plan to transfer civilian enforcement authority for Israeli communities and residents in the West Bank to the Israel Police.
The move is part of a broader effort to redefine the military's role in the territory, The Jerusalem Post reported.
According to Katz, the proposed plan would shift responsibility for civilian law enforcement and public order involving the Israeli population in the West Bank from the IDF to the police.
"The IDF's role is to fight Palestinian terrorism and focus on defending the borders and the communities against threats," Katz said in a statement. "All responsibility for enforcing civilian matters and maintaining law and order will be transferred to the police," he added.
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