US EditionIsraeli Forces Dismantle West Bank Settler Outpost
Authorities evacuated about 25 families and demolished illegally built structures after citing severe violence and security threats at the Tzour Misgavi outpost in Gush Etzion.
- On Monday, Israeli security forces evacuated and demolished the illegal Tzour Misgavi outpost in Gush Etzion; COGAT said the operation was lawful, citing 'severe incidents of violence' affecting security.
- Given that outposts are illegal under Israeli law, in recent weeks attacks attributed to settlers have multiplied across the West Bank, targeting Palestinians, activists and soldiers.
- A large security force deployed to the Tzour Misgavi outpost in Gush Etzion regional area, south of Jerusalem, used heavy machinery, and Israeli media said 25 families were evacuated.
- The regional council head defended dismantling, saying Yaron Rosenthal claimed it was 'no other choice' and 'In this case, no one coordinated the construction', adding he had 'asked them to stop' since January.
- Violence has surged since the October 2023 Gaza war, with at least 1,006 Palestinians and 43 Israelis killed amid Israel's occupation since 1967 and more than 500,000 Israeli settlers.
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Israel demolishes illegal settler outpost in West Bank
Israeli forces are reportedly in the process of demolishing and evacuating an illegal outpost in the West Bank, following reports of rampant violence and crime in the area. Footage shared online showed forces advancing with bulldozers, accompanied by Israeli Border Police, towards the Tzur Misgavi outpost, located in the Gush Etzion settlement bloc in the West Bank, seeking to demolish it. Videos shared on social media also showed clashes betwee…
These constructions are illegal in the eyes of Israeli law, although in fact many of them end up being legalized.
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Times of MaltaIsraeli forces dismantle West Bank settler outpost
In rare move, IDF demolishing outpost in West Bank, officials give conflicting reasons
Despite the IDF claiming the move was motivated by security reasons, far-right Finance Minister Smotrich said the demolition would make space for thousands of new housing units for settlers. MK Limor Son Har-Melech and settler leader Daniella Weiss called to halt the demolitions
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