Israel to end 'administrative detention' for West Bank settlers
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TEL AVIV Israeli authorities will stop holding Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank under administrative detention, or incarceration without trial, the defense ministry announced Nov. 22. The practice allows for detainees to be held for long periods without being charged or appear in court and is often used against Palestinians who Israel deems security threats. Defense Minister Israel Katz said it was "inappropriate" for Israel to employ administrative detention against settlers who "face
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