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The rebellion of Israel’s second army
Outgoing IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi hands over to his successor a ‘policing army’ that is more autonomous, settler-led, and lethal than ever.
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Yagil Levy
December 26, 2022
How the army helps settlers establish illegal outposts
Through the use of civilian security coordinators in settlements and outposts, the IDF has, essentially, privatized law enforcement in the West Bank. A further aspect of this symbiotic relationship is the army’s use of the coordinators to promote de facto recognition of unauthorized settler outposts. By Yossi Gurvitz, for Yesh Din Our first post about our report…
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September 24, 2014
How the IDF abdicates its monopoly on violence in the West Bank
The IDF grants arrest and other powers to civilians in West Bank settlements and outposts but fails to ensure they are held accountable. In essence, the army has privatized law enforcement. By Yossi Gurvitz, for Yesh Din Privatizing the state’s use of force should be a source of concern to us all. Such a process…
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September 19, 2014
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Sheriffs of the land: Meet the settlers with military authority
The position of the Civilian Security Officer is unique to Israel: a settler who gives orders to IDF soldiers as if he is an officer, but is not actually held responsible under the military system. So, to whom is he accountable? By Yesh Din, written by Yossi Gurvitz I remember my first Ravshatz (Hebrew acronym…
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