Viewer in 'Patriots' Interrupts Minister Katz: 'That's Not True'

Defense Minister Israel Katz appeared on Channel 14's 'Patriots' program to discuss administrative detention orders against Jewish citizens in Judea and Samaria. He claimed he had canceled the orders, but a viewer from the audience interrupted him, shouting 'That's not true.' The minister responded, 'That's your opinion, and this is mine.' He also addressed the administrative detainee Tal Yanon Derdik, whose detention order he had canceled, saying Derdik can go anywhere except Area B.

Defense Minister Israel Katz appeared this evening (Sunday) on Channel 14's 'Patriots' program and discussed the administrative detention orders against Jewish citizens in Judea and Samaria. He claimed he had canceled the orders, saying, 'I canceled the administrative detention orders; no one before me canceled them.' He added that the Central Command's chief has the authority to restrict residence, and that the use should be measured and in accordance with Shin Bet recommendations. During his remarks, a viewer from the audience interrupted, saying, 'This thing is not true. You did not cancel the orders.' The minister replied, 'That's your opinion, and this is mine.' Katz also referred to the administrative detainee Tal Yanon Derdik, whose detention order he had canceled, saying, 'Derdik can today go to his parents' home; he can go anywhere else except Area B, which he wants to reach – because that would lead to a confrontation with the Americans right now.' The confrontation was broadcast live and recorded.