The democratic changes of the post-Communist decade made it impossible to use force: The government would not impose direct censorship, expropriate property, ban publications or take away broadcasting licenses.
Councils are also not allowed to impose a call-out fee if rubbish collectors arrive at a property but are unable for some reason to pick up the waste at that time.
Palestinian police in the designated area patrol in plain clothes and unarmed, but are not allowed to use force to restrain the settlers if they seek to impose themselves on the Palestinian villagers either by attacking them or by damaging their property.