Minister Katz clarifies: Administrative orders against settlers will not be renewed

Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that he will not reinstate the use of administrative orders against settlers in Judea and Samaria. Responsibility for handling violence will be transferred to the Israel Police, and the IDF will focus on fighting Palestinian terrorism. Katz coordinated with Prime Minister Netanyahu on advancing the plan.

Defense Minister Israel Katz announced today (Monday) that he will not reinstate the use of administrative orders against settlers in Judea and Samaria. According to him, a comprehensive plan has been formulated to regulate civilian enforcement in the area, which will transfer responsibility from the military to the Israel Police. Katz emphasized that the IDF should not be involved in civilian enforcement but rather in fighting Palestinian terrorism. He called the administrative orders a "draconian measure" that he canceled upon taking office. The minister coordinated with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on advancing the plan, which will include coordination between the IDF and the police and allocation of resources to the Judea and Samaria district.