Living question · provisional
Would transferring powers to the police protect Palestinian residents from settler violence?
Enforcement powers determine whether a family can live at home without being besieged.
What we currently think
The proposal would shift enforcement authority; its effect must be measured in residents’ protection.
Latest movement · New thread
In Qusra, who answers the call?
As settlers besiege Palestinian homes, Israel prepares a change in authority.
Working hypotheses
No public hypothesis yet.
The red thread
- New thread
Week ending 2026-08-16
Issue 03In Qusra, who answers the call?
As settlers besiege Palestinian homes, Israel prepares a change in authority.
Judgment : The proposal would shift enforcement authority; its effect must be measured in residents’ protection.
Read the story →Sources
- IDF removes Palestinians from homes for op said aimed at clearing harassing settlers
Reporting on besieged homes, Abu Ridi’s testimony and the military response.
- Amid Qusra chaos, Katz asserts he will transfer civilian enforcement in West Bank from IDF to police
Account of Katz’s statement requesting a plan; no completed transfer is established.
- Wall and Settlement Resistance Commission says transfer of law enforcement powers is advanced step toward annexation
Palestinian commission response: annexation assessment and a conditional risk of an intervention gap.
- IDF removes Palestinians from homes for op said aimed at clearing harassing settlers