Police on Thursday emphasized they will continue to act against shooting incidents, and called on the IDF to exhaust the legal process against soldiers who exploit their access to weapons, according to Channel 12 journalist Sharon Knoblich.
Police on Thursday called on the IDF to exhaust legal proceedings against soldiers who exploit their access to weapons, according to Channel 12 journalist Sharon Knoblich. The police emphasized they will continue to act against shooting incidents, marking a new dimension in the ongoing dialogue between the military and law enforcement over enforcement of legal standards.
The development follows a series of statements earlier on Thursday. At 09:44 Jerusalem, Army Radio reported that over 150 Israeli civilians, including minors aged 15 and 17, had been caught by the IDF crossing into Syria across 17 incidents in recent months, with only three cases forwarded to the State Attorney’s Office. Subsequently, the IDF and Israel Police issued a joint condemnation of the illegal border crossings, vowing to prosecute those involved. The IDF then separately called on law enforcement to exhaust the legal process against those involved in an incident, stating it aims to prevent repetition.
The military has repeatedly urged law enforcement to act decisively against what it termed "this phenomenon," as The Zioneer reported on July 6. The current exchange reflects a broader push by the IDF for stricter enforcement of legal standards among soldiers and civilians alike.
It remains unclear whether the police’s call regarding soldiers’ weapon access is directly linked to the border crossing incidents or represents a separate concern. No further details were provided by the police.
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