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Israeli mayor vows questionable crackdown on Palestinians without permits, homeless people
SOURCE:Haaretz|BY:Yair Foldes
The Likud mayor of the central Israel city of Bat Yam announced a nine-point plan in cooperation with Israel Police to combat crime and public order disturbances, though many measures outlined in the plan fall outside the jurisdiction of local authorities
09:24 PM • December 24 2025 IST
The mayor of Bat Yam, a coastal city bordering Tel Aviv to the south, announced last week a nine-point plan aimed at targeting Palestinians without residency permits and homeless people, saying the measures are intended to "strengthen governance" in the city – echoing language used by far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
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