In an unprecedented policy shift announced Tuesday, Israel's National Police Commissioner Chief Superintendent Danny Levi outlined a hardened approach to dealing with released terrorists who attempt to re-enter Israel.
"If any terrorist who was released and deported as part of the deal attempts to return to the country, this time we might neutralize them so that no one will be able to release them again," Levi stated during an interview with Israel's public broadcaster Kan Reshet B. This marks a significant departure from previous protocols that prioritized arrest and detention.
The statement comes amid complex negotiations for hostage releases following October 7, raising questions about long-term security implications of prisoner exchange deals.
Addressing institutional changes, Levi confirmed the police force's operational independence since National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's resignation. "Since Ben Gvir resigned, we have had no contact. We are operating independently, professionally, and in a non-political manner," he emphasized.
In the same interview, Halevi revealed details of a major law enforcement operation in Umm al-Fahm, describing it as a comprehensive effort involving multiple regulatory agencies. "We've mobilized all regulatory bodies to restore security for residents," he explained. "Umm al-Fahm has become a fertile ground for numerous criminals and crime organizations to generate substantial profits, intimidate civilians, and engage in shootings."
The operation has already yielded significant results, according to Levi.
"We've already seized dozens of luxury vehicles and are targeting hundreds more," he said. "Our raids are focusing on their businesses, currency exchanges, and other supposedly legitimate operations."
The commissioner noted that the coordinated effort includes the Tax Authority, Electricity Authority, Water Authority, and Gas Authority, resulting in the seizure of "hundreds of millions of shekels" from suspected criminal organizations.
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