Israel's Defense Minister Orders Police to Replace Military for West Bank Civilian Law Enforcement

On August 14, 2026, Defense Minister Israel Katz announced he will transfer civilian law enforcement in the occupied West Bank from the IDF to the Israel Police, following settler-Palestinian violence in Qusra, where settlers besieged Palestinian homes. The IDF has held primary enforcement authority in Area C under the Oslo Accords. No timeline or implementation details were provided.