The CEO of the Regavim movement called on Defense Minister Israel Katz to change the name of the IDF's Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) to 'Coordinator of Government Activities in Judea and Samaria and the Gaza Strip,' arguing the current name does not accurately reflect the areas under its responsibility.
The call comes amid ongoing debate over the terminology used by Israeli government bodies to refer to the areas administered by the IDF. COGAT, a unit within the Ministry of Defense, is responsible for implementing civilian policy and security coordination in Judea, Samaria, and the Gaza Strip. The Regavim movement, which focuses on land rights and settlement issues, has long argued that the term 'Territories' is outdated and imprecise. The CEO's appeal to the defense minister was made publicly, though no response from Katz's office has been reported immediately.
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