Defense Minister Israel Katz announced Tuesday morning that he intends to re-examine the use of administrative measures against Jewish settlers in Judea and Samaria, according to journalist Hizki Baruch. Katz reportedly demanded a policy change from Central Command chief Maj. Gen. Avi Blot, stating that "the balance has been violated recently."
Defense Minister Israel Katz announced on Tuesday that he will re-examine the use of administrative measures against Jewish settlers in Judea and Samaria, signaling a potential shift in policy. According to journalist Hizki Baruch, Katz held a closed discussion and demanded a change in approach from Central Command chief Maj. Gen. Avi Blot, telling him that "the balance has been violated recently."
The announcement follows mounting pressure from right-wing lawmakers and settler leaders who have accused the IDF's Central Command of pursuing an overly aggressive policy toward settlers. Earlier this month, MK Limor Son Har Melech (Otzma Yehudit) sent a sharp letter to Katz alleging that officers were operating an independent, hostile policy. Katz himself had previously blocked a bill granting immunity from arrest to yeshiva students who do not enlist, but last week requested a Knesset debate on the matter.
The specific administrative measures Katz intends to re-examine, and the timeline for any policy change, have not been detailed.
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