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Israel extends army, police powers under state of emergency declarations
7 October 2023 20:29 BST
Itamar Ben Gvir, Israel’s national security minister, has declared a state of national civil emergency, granting significant powers to Israel's police force.
The decree allows police to impose curfews, ban civilian access to areas, and give law enforcement agencies access to personal property. Police are also allowed to use "reasonable force" against civilians who fail to comply.
Meanwhile Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has extended the Home Front Command's state of emergency to all of Israel. Originally only applying to Israel's south, the state of emergency allows the Israeli army to "set special instructions for the population, limit gatherings and close sites in particular places".