Katz demands IDF present plan to transfer responsibility in Judea and Samaria to police

Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that the IDF will present within two weeks a plan to transfer civilian law enforcement activities in Judea and Samaria to police responsibility. This statement was made amid ongoing discussions about the role of the army and police in maintaining order in the territories. Additionally, the Defense Ministry reported that measures to legally regulate the status of outposts were agreed upon in coordination with the district commander and professional bodies. These are illegal settlement outposts whose status remains a subject of dispute. Katz's decision could change the balance of power in the region and affect the security of both Israeli settlers and the Palestinian population. However, the details of the plan, including the timeline and scope of transferred powers, have not yet been disclosed.