Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced Friday morning his decision to stop using administrative detention orders against Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria. This marks a reversal from the position of his predecessor, Yoav Gallant, who was criticized for the large number of orders he issued against Israeli settlement residents. Note that at the time of Katz's announcement, eight people were in administrative detention.
At a meeting this week, Israel Katz announced to Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar his decision to stop using these orders, and asked him to implement alternative measures instead. “In a reality where Jewish settlement in Judea and Samaria is threatened by serious Palestinian terrorist attacks and unjustified international sanctions are being taken against its residents, it is not appropriate for Israel to take such harsh action.” , he justified himself.
Recall that Gallant was sharply criticized by his coalition partners for a record number (32) of administrative arrests of settlers during his mandate, accompanied by a significant increase in complaints of violence against Palestinians. Added to this are international sanctions against the inhabitants of the settlements and various organizations in Judea and Samaria. This measure is nevertheless contrary to the recommendations of the head of the Shin Bet.
“If there are suspicions of criminal acts committed, it will be possible to bring the perpetrators to justice, otherwise, there are other preventive measures that can be taken outside the framework of administrative detentions. I condemn any form of violence against Palestinians and taking the law into their own hands and I also call on settler leaders to take a similar public stance and express a clear position on the subject.”
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir: “There is a security minister in Jerusalem! I congratulate my colleague Minister Israel Katz on this important and admirable news, his decision this morning to stop issuing administrative orders to the inhabitants of Judea and Samaria It is the restoration of justice for those who love this country (Katz), bravo!”, reacted the Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben Gvir, who himself resides in. a implantation.
“This is an official permission from the Minister of Defense for Jewish terrorism. This is a government that supports terrorism. Administrative detention is only valid for Palestinians, it is yet another proof of the regime of Jewish supremacy” , for his part reacted the Israeli Arab MP, Ahmed Tibi.
