Israel’s ex-police chief: Six hours to end West Bank abuses—if government acts

Israel’s former national police chief, Moshe Karadi, said on Friday that it would take just six hours to stop abuses against Palestinian civilians in the northern West Bank—if the government wanted to do so. Speaking to reporters, Karadi said the current situation is not a question of capability, but of political will. “This can be done,” he said. “The question is why it is not being done.” Karadi’s comments come amid ongoing tensions in the area, where Israeli military operations have repeatedly clashed with Palestinian residents. The former chief did not specify which abuses he referred to, but his statement suggests a clear gap between military capacity and government action. His remarks challenge the official narrative that operations in the region are necessary for security. Karadi, who led Israel’s police force from 2004 to 2007, is known for speaking bluntly on security matters. No official response from the Israeli government has been reported so far.