Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz Ends Administrative Detention for Settlers in West Bank, Judea and Samaria

Nov 22, 2024, 10:23 AM

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has announced the cessation of administrative detention orders against Jewish settlers in the West Bank, including Judea and Samaria. This controversial policy, which allows for the detention of individuals without trial, has primarily been used against Palestinians but has also targeted some extremist Jewish settlers. Katz justified the decision by citing severe threats from Palestinian terrorism and international sanctions against settlers. He informed the head of the Shin Bet about this decision. The move has been met with approval from various settler leaders, who view it as a significant and positive development.