During a recent right-wing conference, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz outlined shifts in security policy and military strategy. Katz publicly stated that he has successfully ended the practice of administrative detention for Jewish individuals. Conversely, he noted that the use of administrative detention has been increased regarding Arab citizens, framing the shift as a change in how the state manages security threats among different segments of the population.

In the same address, Katz provided details regarding ongoing military operations in southern Lebanon. He confirmed that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have demolished 24 villages in the region. According to the Defense Minister, this operation resulted in the destruction of between 15,000 and 20,000 homes. The comments were made in the context of a broader discussion on national security and the government's approach to neutralizing threats near the border.

While the report from the Times of Israel highlights these statements as a matter of public record, the article does not provide a counter-perspective or a detailed explanation regarding the legal or strategic justifications for the disparity in detention policies. The report focuses on the Defense Minister's own characterization of his actions, presenting his remarks as a boast regarding the implementation of his security agenda.