Katz goes all out against IDF attempts to reduce Jewish violence against Palestinians – analysis

Defense Minister Israel Katz is reportedly undermining efforts by IDF Central Command Chief Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth to curb Jewish extremist violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. Katz, who ended administrative detention for Jewish suspects in January 2025, is now threatening to further restrict Bluth's use of restraining orders, a less effective tool. This comes as Jewish extremist violence has escalated to new highs, with Katz's rehabilitation efforts showing no real results. Bluth has increasingly relied on restraining orders, which prohibit individuals from entering Judea and Samaria, leading to a tripled social media campaign against him by extremists. The article suggests Katz's actions, following the failure of his previous policies, indicate a potentially more deliberate attempt to frustrate law enforcement efforts, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also bearing some responsibility.