The US has criticized Israel's decision to stop using administrative detention against Israeli extremists in the West Bank, arguing that it was an effective tool to curb settler violence. The Biden administration expressed concern about the increasing violence by settlers, including assaults on Palestinians and the destruction of homes and farms. The decision to end detention without trial against Jews while maintaining it against Palestinians and a few Arab Israelis raised concerns about discrimination. The US Defense Secretary raised alarm over the decision during a call with the Israeli Defense Minister.
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