We are revealing tonight (Monday) National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s plan for the day after enforcement authority, the Border Police, and administrative detention powers are transferred to Israel Police. The plan includes a series of measures against anarchists operating in the South Hebron Hills, alongside an expansion of Border Police operational activity in the area.
2+According to the plan, once authority is transferred, police will issue 20 administrative orders against anarchists operating in the South Hebron Hills. Among those expected to receive orders are Guy Hirschfeld and Yonatan Pollak, known for their anti-settlement activity.
On the operational level, Ben-Gvir plans to return Border Police fighters to activity inside Arab cities and renew proactive operations in the field. Among other things, the plan includes house searches in Hebron to be carried out by Border Police fighters.
2+Another step in the plan is moving Border Police bases into Areas formerly known as ‘A’ and ‘B,’ under the failed Oslo Accords, aimed at increasing control in the field and improving the forces’ operational response capability. At the same time, the plan includes allowing armed entry to the Cave of the Patriarchs.
Joint training exercises between Border Police fighters and rapid response teams in Judea and Samaria communities are also planned. The exercises will focus on infiltration scenarios and preparation for the possibility of mass infiltration, aimed at preventing a repeat of the October 7 events.
2+The plan is contingent on completing the transfer of responsibility for the Border Police from the IDF to Israel Police, as well as transferring powers for arrests and administrative restrictions from the defense minister and IDF to the national security minister and Israel Police.
As mentioned, Ben-Gvir announced earlier today that he is responding to Defense Minister Israel Katz’s call to transfer civilian enforcement authority in Judea and Samaria from the IDF to police. He described the move as “a significant step toward Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria,” but set the transfer of Border Police and administrative powers as conditions for its practical implementation.