US EditionIsrael Far Right Issues Rare Rebuke of Settler Attack on Army
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Restraining orders against far-right activists in West Bank not enforced, sources say
Administrative restraining orders have been essential in keeping violent right-wing activists out of the West Bank. Their non-enforcement indicates a growing rift between Israel Police and Shin Bet on the issue of nationalist crime
Israel far right issues rare rebuke of settler attack on army
An assault by Israeli settlers on soldiers in the occupied West Bank drew condemnation from across the political spectrum, including an unusual rebuke from far-right ministers who typically support the settlement movement.Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, considered the two most hardline members of the ruling coalition, called for the perpetrators to be held accountable.
According to the sources, the police are also suspending the issuance of warrants, which are intended to keep violent activists away from the West Bank. Their importance has increased since the Defense Minister announced in November that he would stop issuing administrative arrest warrants against settlers.
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