The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/administrative-detention/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:11:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png administrative detention | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/administrative-detention/ 32 32 Army OKs tracking bracelets to enforce West Bank restraining orders as settler attacks spike https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-oks-tracking-bracelets-to-enforce-west-bank-restraining-orders-amid-spike-in-settler-attacks/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 23:46:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3727543 Move comes after Shin Bet chief reportedly told government that devices would be effective way to limit extremists' movement in territory; one minor said already tagged

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]]> IDF troops kill alleged Palestinian knifeman who tried to stab soldiers near Hebron https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-troops-kill-alleged-palestinian-knifeman-who-tried-to-stab-soldiers-near-hebron/ Sun, 14 Dec 2025 18:14:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3711690 Would-be-stabber identified as 23-year-old Muhammad Wael al-Sharouf; Palestinian prisoner dies in administrative detention at Israel's Ofer Prison, in the West Bank

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]]> Israel released detained Palestinian-American teen after Kushner intervened — sources https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-released-detained-palestinian-american-teen-after-kushner-intervened-sources/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 23:10:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3709127 Involvement of Trump's son-in-law comes after he opened communication channel with Abbas deputy to thank PA for helping motion endorsing US Gaza plan through UN Security Council

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]]> Shin Bet chief said pushing electronic monitoring bracelets for violent settlers https://www.timesofisrael.com/shin-bet-chief-said-pushing-electronic-monitoring-bracelets-for-violent-settlers/ Fri, 14 Nov 2025 21:11:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3689035 David Zini believes measure will be more successful than restraining orders, Channel 12 reports, but hasn't challenged Katz's decision to stop administrative detention for Jews

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]]> After eight murders in Arab community at weekend, Ben Gvir demands police crackdown https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-eight-weekend-murders-in-arab-community-ben-gvir-demands-police-crackdown/ Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:04:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3527440 Minister in charge of police said to scold senior officers, urge they make use of new law allowing use of administrative orders against criminal suspects

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]]> Katz releases all settlers in administrative detention, ties it to Palestinians’ release https://www.timesofisrael.com/katz-says-settlers-in-administrative-detention-to-go-free-ties-it-to-palestinian-release/ Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:03:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3461584 'It is better for the families of Jewish settlers to be happy than the families of freed terrorists,' defense minister says ahead of Gaza deal

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]]> Report: Prosecutors won’t defend administrative detention for Palestinians only https://www.timesofisrael.com/prosecutors-wont-defend-administrative-detention-for-palestinians-only-report/ Fri, 29 Nov 2024 08:58:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3429397 For now, Katz's decision to cancel controversial measure only for settlers said defensible since it's just politics; if that changes, i24 says State Attorney's Office will object

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]]> US: Administrative detention was one of the few tools Israel used to curb settler violence https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-administrative-detention-one-of-only-tools-israel-used-to-curb-settler-violence/ Mon, 25 Nov 2024 22:04:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3427024&preview=true&preview_id=3427024 State Department condemns Katz's decision to end practice only against Israeli extremists, says it will continue taking its own actions, while admitting that steps are reversible

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]]> Coalition lauds end of administrative detention for settlers; opposition: It’s dangerous https://www.timesofisrael.com/coalition-lauds-end-of-administrative-detention-for-settlers-opposition-its-dangerous/ Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:14:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3424908 After Defense Minister Katz decides to end practice of detention without trial for extremist Jews, right-wing politicians praise the move while left, rights group call it a mistake

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]]> Defense minister declares end to administrative detention against West Bank settlers https://www.timesofisrael.com/defense-minister-declares-end-to-administrative-detention-against-west-bank-settlers/ Fri, 22 Nov 2024 11:35:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3424885 7 Jews, thousands of Palestinians currently detained under tool to hold terror suspects without trial; move hailed by far-right leaders, decried by opposition, rights groups, PA

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]]> 4 killed, including 3 children, and several others wounded in Ramle car explosion https://www.timesofisrael.com/4-killed-including-3-children-and-several-others-wounded-in-ramle-car-explosion/ Thu, 12 Sep 2024 18:30:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3374461 Officers probe if vehicle or nearby stores were target of criminal -- not terrorist -- attack; new police chief vows to 'pursue everyone' responsible; Ben Gvir points blame at AG

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]]> Ministers aim to curb administrative detention of Israelis, despite Shin Bet warning https://www.timesofisrael.com/ministers-aim-to-curb-administrative-detention-of-israelis-despite-shin-bet-warning/ Sun, 30 Jun 2024 18:30:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3322142 Ministerial Committee for Legislation also advances bill to have politicians choose the state ombudsman who oversees judges, cutting the judicial system out of the process

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]]> Shin Bet said to warn against bill to limit administrative detention of Israelis https://www.timesofisrael.com/shin-bet-said-to-warn-against-bill-to-limit-administrative-detention-of-israelis/ Sat, 29 Jun 2024 20:02:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3321541 Right-wing proposal aimed at ending use of controversial policy will result in 'immediate and severe' harm to the state, security agency reportedly says

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]]> Israel frees dozens of Palestinians in administrative detention, citing lack of space https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-frees-dozens-of-palestinians-in-administrative-detention-citing-lack-of-space/ Fri, 01 Mar 2024 08:32:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3235843 All those freed Thursday were set for release in the month of March; Ben Gvir rails against decision, noting its proximity to a West Bank terror attack

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]]> Gallant extends administrative detention of settler activist by three months https://www.timesofisrael.com/gallant-extends-administrative-detention-of-settler-activist-by-three-months/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 07:03:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3234160 Ariel Danino's wife slams right-wing cabinet ministers over matter; National Security Minister Ben Gvir accuses defense minister, who signed order, of fueling lies about settlers

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