Defense Minister Israel Katz has approved the return of Palestinian workers to communities in Judea and Samaria, based on a security assessment, according to reports. The decision has sparked anger among right-wing parties, who oppose the move.
Reports began circulating Monday evening at 21:17 Jerusalem time that Defense Minister Israel Katz had approved the return of Palestinian workers to communities in Judea and Samaria starting Tuesday, following a security assessment. Additional details at 22:10 confirmed the decision would take effect Tuesday, with the worker security protocol applied in industrial zones and communities.
The move drew immediate criticism from right-wing political figures. Reports at 22:13 and 22:15 described anger directed at Katz, with right-wing parties opposing the return of Palestinian workers.
The Zioneer reported at 22:14 that the decision reversed restrictions imposed after a series of terrorist attacks, and that right-wing activists expressed sharp criticism.
3 developments
- StrongIDF reverses ban on Palestinian workers, permits return to Judea and Samaria from Tuesday
- DevelopingDefense Minister Katz to re-examine administrative measures against settlers, demands policy shift from IDF general
- StrongSecurity cabinet expected to approve Smotrich's Judea and Samaria budget tomorrow
- DevelopingMK Limor Son Har Melech demands IDF change Judea and Samaria settler policy
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