The Yesha Council has demanded that Defense Minister Amir Peretz rescind the eviction notice against Jewish residents who moved into the four-story Peace House in Hevron last month. The Jews have been ordered to leave the premises by April 19; however, there is wide opposition against the eviction by Knesset members across the board.
The demand comes in the wake of a stabbing attack Sunday on two Border Guard police officers by a 17-year-old Palestinian Authority terrorist. The Council called on Peretz to focus his attention on upgrading security for Jewish residents in Hevron, rather than on ways to expel them.
The demand comes in the wake of a stabbing attack Sunday on two Border Guard police officers by a 17-year-old Palestinian Authority terrorist. The Council called on Peretz to focus his attention on upgrading security for Jewish residents in Hevron, rather than on ways to expel them.