The Guardian/Reuters: Israeli government approves far-right minister’s proposal of national guard
Itamar Ben-Gvir says force will focus on Arab unrest as police chief voices concerns and opposition figures denounce it as ‘militia’
Israel’s government has authorised the establishment of a national guard proposed by the far-right security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, who said it would focus on Arab unrest, as political rivals accused him of setting up a sectarian “militia”.
The previous government had begun moves to set up an auxiliary police force to tackle internal political violence after pro-Palestinian protests in mixed Jewish-Arab areas during the Israel-Gaza conflict in May 2021. However, that government ended before the force was finalised.
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WNU Editor: Not everyone is on board .... Police chief, attorney general sound alarm against forming Ben Gvir’s national guard (Times of Israel).
The Israeli Government Approves The Establishment Of A National Guard
Ben-Gvir's National Guard proposal approved by Israeli government -- Jerusalem Post
Israel advances national guard force for right-wing minister -- AP
Ministers approve Ben Gvir-led national guard, major budget cuts to fund it -- The Times of Israel
Israel approves 'national guard' sought by far-right security minister -- Middle East Eye
Israeli cabinet approves Ben-Gvir’s ‘national guard’ plan -- Al Jazeera