Im sure this wont cause any issues..... riiiiggghhtt
www.timesofisrael.com
Police recruit settlers for new West Bank civilian enforcement squads
Settlement watchdogs warn new unit will worsen attacks on Palestinians as Ben Gvir touts quasi-police squads, saying they reflect a new 'combative mindset' among Israelis
Police launched a new West Bank unit composed of Jewish volunteers from the settlements in the territory, law enforcement announced Wednesday night, a move that sparked alarm from rights groups, with some calling it a private militia loyal to far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.
The quasi-police force — whose stated goal is to provide an “immediate response to terror attacks” until the police and IDF troops arrive — has already equipped over 100 newly minted volunteers with weapons and tactical gear.
Ben Gvir, who oversees the police, has frequently touted his efforts to recruit civilians into law enforcement through volunteer security squads.
He has undertaken similar initiatives within the Green Line, but these squads have come under scrutiny for operating without proper oversight and detaining people without due cause.
Last month, the journalists’ union appealed to Tel Aviv police after a civilian force led by far-right rapper Yoav Eliasi
detained several reporters at the site of an Iranian ballistic missile impact without clear reason.
Responding to the appeal, Tel Aviv District Police decided its security squads would not interact with reporters, the union said at the time.