Omer Barlev warns of far-right new minister's increased powers over police policy during handover event; Otzma Yehudit leader says 'Jewish anarchists' need to be 'dealt with'
Transfer of security responsibility for 13 towns near capital was set to begin Sunday, but Netanyahu, Gallant, Ben Gvir agree to postpone it by 30 days to examine matter further
Network cites source close to national security minister who says phrasing of clause put into Likud-Otzma Yehudit deal was incorrect, but some in law enforcement unconvinced
Coalition deal stipulates move to make the gendarmerie force ‘an independent service,' subject it to authority of new national security minister to occur within 90 days
Far-right leader Ben Gvir also gets a commitment to a nationwide police drive 'to restore security'; plan to allow racists to run for Knesset scrapped from agreement
IDF and police field commanders tell ToI they have managed to foil around 80% of attempts this year, seizing nearly 500 guns; but along the eastern frontier, challenges persist
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