Border Police are urging the West Bank settlement of Givat Ze'ev to strengthen its security measures for Palestinian workers following the arrest of seven guards accused of aiding illegal entry. A letter from a senior police official highlights ongoing violations of protocols intended to monitor Palestinian laborers, including reports of workers resting near schools and synagogues and riding local buses, which contravene police restrictions. The local council disputes the claims, stating that its procedures were coordinated with regional authorities and emphasizing its role in the recent arrests. Since the attacks in October 2023, Israel has sharply reduced the number of Palestinian workers permitted in Israeli towns, with only a fraction of pre-October 7 levels now allowed.