IDF lawyer: Israeli army randomly, unlawfully restricts West Bank Palestinians

In a sharply worded letter to Central Command chief, Col. Cobi Marcus warns of 'legal and structural anarchy' that systematically violates High Court rulings and international law, leaving military actions vulnerable to judicial intervention

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IDF lawyer: Israeli army randomly, unlawfully restricts West Bank Palestinians

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In a sharply worded letter to Central Command chief, Col. Cobi Marcus warns of 'legal and structural anarchy' that systematically violates High Court rulings and international law, leaving military actions vulnerable to judicial intervention

06:04 AM • June 25 2026 IDT

Most movement restrictions currently imposed on Palestinians in the West Bank are being carried out without required legal approvals, violating IDF protocols, a senior Israeli military legal adviser warned in a recent letter to top IDF officials.

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