Israel's Netanyahu orders West Bank settler outposts to be removed, sources say
The order covers about 100 unauthorized outposts, with officials saying 15 to 20 are in Areas A and B.
- On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the removal of unauthorized Jewish outposts across Judea and Samaria, responding to intense pressure from the Trump administration to curtail settlement expansion.
- Officials cited United States concerns that outpost growth into Areas A and B, alongside what has been described as "settler violence," threatened regional stability and required immediate government intervention.
- The government estimates roughly 100 unauthorized outposts exist, with officials confirming "there are clear instructions from the National Security Council to evacuate outposts, certainly those that are in Area B."
- U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee denounced the activities as "criminal behaviour and terrorism," asserting the United States requested Israel take action to remove the individuals involved.
- Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich acknowledged the directive targets places built in Areas A and B, though he expressed personal disagreement with the government's decision to dismantle these structures.
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Netanyahu Orders Dismantling of Unauthorized West Bank Settler Outposts
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the dismantling of unauthorized settler outposts in the West Bank amid U.S. pressure to reduce settler violence against Palestinians. The decision, which responds to international concerns over illegal settlements, has sparked discussions on Israel's long-term settlement strategies and regional stability.
Israel's Netanyahu orders West Bank settler outposts to be removed, sources say
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered unauthorized settler outposts in the West Bank to be dismantled, two people familiar with the matter said on Sunday, amid pressure from the U.S. to crack down on settler attacks on Palestinians.
Netanyahu bows to US pressure, orders mass demolitions of outposts in Judea, Samaria
Under pressure from the Trump administration and following heavy criticism from Ambassador Mike Huckabee, Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly orders the demolitions of Jewish outposts across Judea and Samaria.
Netanyahu orders illegal West Bank outposts cleared following US pressure, officials
PM's order targets roughly 100 unauthorized outposts, including 15–20 in Areas A and B, as security officials warn rising terror threats are stretching forces and prompting additional battalions ahead of the High Holidays
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