The Israeli military has always targeted lefty activists, but now they are requesting information on them from the police and Shin Bet (the domestic intelligence service).

IDF asks police, Shin Bet for info on left-wing figures active in W. Bank

This is apparently the first time left-wing activists have been the possible target of such orders.

A document formulated by the IDF Central Command, entitled “Means of Operation Against Leftist Activists in the Area of Judea and Samaria” states, among other things, that the goal was to issue restraining orders against Israelis and foreigners “who disturb the peace” and “lead violent activity.”

To obtain the intelligence information it needs to back up the request for a restraining order, the Central Command approached the Shin Bet and the Judea and Samaria police districts requesting material that had been gathered on the activists.

The police were also asked to present all information they had on these individuals, including cases that had been closed.

The army further asked the police and the Shin Bet to keep their work on the matter secret.

Among the activists the intelligence services were asked to provide information about is Yonatan Pollack of Anarchists Against the Fence.