Palestinians oppose Katz plan on West Bank
An article confirmed that the plan by Israel's Defense Minister, Yisrael Katz, to transfer law enforcement authority in settlements and among settlers in the West Bank to the Israeli police represents a step toward establishing actual control over the Palestinian territories. This move is part of a gradual process toward annexing the West Bank, as it aims to gradually shift police and civil administration responsibilities from military leadership to Israeli civilian institutions. This development has elicited widespread condemnation from Palestinians and factions, who view the decision as a violation of international law and an attempt to entrench occupation and annexation. There have also been calls from the international community for responsible action and for halting Israeli violations. Analyses suggest that the decision reduces the presence of military rule, strengthening Israeli dominance over the settlements, while the military continues to implement two separate laws—one for Palestinians and another for settlers—as part of a gradual process of territorial annexation and further integration of settlements into occupation institutions.
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