Head of the Police Spokesperson's Division, Deputy Commissioner Lior Abodarham, addressed claims about National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's involvement in operations in the Samaria and Judea Police District during an interview at the ynet studio. Amid violent clashes in Benjamin between settlers and the IDF, Deputy Commissioner Abodarham said that "a special force has been established, which includes cooperation with the IDF and Shin Bet. The force will have increased presence in the field and will bring better results." When asked if this was not done "in the spirit" of the minister, he replied: "He does not interfere in what happens in the Samaria and Judea District. There is a commander."