Outposts

Political source: Evacuating outposts not on the agenda

Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly instructed authorities to evacuate 14 illegal outposts defined as centers of “Jewish terror” and nationalist violence.

Gush Etzion eviction

Protester who was shot with non-lethal round: 'Barbaric actions'

Two days after a Gush Etzion outpost eviction, a protester shot by a sponge round accuses police of using excessive force: 'They treated Zionists like terrorists.'

Support of Gush Etzion eviction:

'Anarchy and land grabs are out of bounds'

Following the eviction in Gush Etzion, Judea and Samaria leaders voiced support for Minister Smotrich and government policy, while denouncing violent and unlawful actions.

Smotrich on demolition:

'The hill thwarts the planning of thousands of housing units'

Smotrich backs the defense establishment and Gush Etzion Council, saying a small group moved in unlawfully and blocked plans for thousands of housing units: 'We don’t need lessons in Zionism or settlement.'

Gush Etzion:

Six Jewish outposts demolished in coordinated operation

Residents report violence during demolitions, accuse Civil Administration of aiding Arab land grabs; say outposts were vital to securing area and stopping PA expansion.

'Peace Now' furious:

First outposts set up in Area B

Far left Peace Now's monitoring team documents seven outposts set up in Area B during 2024.

In the middle of Shabbat:

Security forces evict outpost in Samaria

During the eviction, the forces violently arrest two teens, one of whom is a minor.

Police seize equipment from farm where teen was murdered

Police and IDF Civil Administration confiscated equipment from the Gal Yosef farm, from where 14-year-old Binyamin Achimair left with his sheep before being murdered by terrorists nearby.

2nd round:

US sanctions 3 more Israelis, 2 outposts

US Treasury says sanctions target outposts and individuals implicated in violence against Arabs, a month and a half after imposing sanctions on 4 other Israelis.

Report:

US to impose sanctions on Judea & Samaria outposts

The US is reportedly expected to impose a second round of sanctions on three Israeli citizens and two outposts in Judea and Samaria.

Excessive force:

Authorities demolish building in Binyamin region

According to residents, authorities used excessive force as they demolished a building in the Sde Yonatan hilltop community.

Rabbi of Beit El explains:

'PA trying to choke out Jewish communities'

The Chief Rabbi of Beit El explains why he and several other Rabbis encouraged construction against government directions.

Smotrich:

'We want to settle everywhere, but there are laws'

Finance Minister reacts to evacuation of A'ira Shahar hill, Fitch affirmation of Israel's credit rating.

MK Son Har-Melech:

'We've lost it, we no longer remember who our people are'

MK Limor Son Har-Melech came to the A'ira Shahar hill, where Border Police and Civil Administration personnel demolished several structures.

Residents shocked:

Forces destroy Jewish houses in Binyamin region

Residents allege that the eviction of the A'ira Shahar outpost is revenge for the case against Burqa incident victims falling apart.

Netanyahu, Gallant push for evacuation of outposts

Smotrich opposes move to evacuate outposts established following deadly attack near Eli.

Netanyahu Confirms:

Israel vows not to legalize additional outposts

As part of 'pause' sought by Biden administration, Israel agrees not to legalize additional outposts in the coming months.

Report:

Several Judea and Samaria outposts to be recognized as towns

According to government officials, the Security Cabinet discussed regulating several outposts in Judea and Samaria.

Build outposts, or invest in planning communities and cities?

Now that we have a government all of whose members support settlement in Judea and Samaria, it should all be done within a State framework

Activists injured as police evacuate rebuilt Samaria outpost

At least seven activists arrested, several injured during clashes with police during evacuation of rebuilt outpost in Samaria.

Challenging the government:

Second attempt to establish outpost on Or Chaim hilltop

Border Police officers quickly evicted the youth, who vowed to keep returning to the outpost

What is behind the outpost evacuation?

I told you so? PM and DM statement after instructions of Min. Smotrich were ignored and new outpost evacuated. Op-ed.

To protest outpost eviction:

Religious Zionism ministers to boycott cabinet meeting

The party stated: 'We do not intend on letting this pass, and we are considering additional steps in the future.'

Border Police vs. outpost:

Twice-weekly raids reduce Nahalat Zvi to torn fabric & rubble

"I'll be back with a bulldozer to demolish everything," says district commander.

Outpost security chief fired:

Security chief accused of collaborating with Hilltop Youth

"He stymied the work of the ISA's Jewish Department."

Police destroy hilltop outpost in Binyamin region

The family and young men who populated the Nahalat Zvi outpost were evicted and their homes destroyed.

Haredi settlement movement: Gantz is plotting against us

After youth were violently evicted from outpost, MK's Rotman and Levin send stern letters to Defense Minister Benny Gantz

Jew arrested in stabbing of Arab to appear before court

Suspect still denied access to a lawyer even though only being held as accomplice.

30 days' for soldier who went AWOL to rebuild demolished home

Gilad Ettiya's wife was alone in Maoz Esther when soldiers forced her out and demolished their home.

Bennett-Lapid gov't carries out its first outpost evacuation

Civil Administration, Border Police deployed to Oz Tzion outpost, begin demolishing buildings. Ben-Gvir: 'Bennett gov't crossing red lines.'

Law regulating outposts passes preliminary reading

MK Smotrich demands bill to normalize 'Young Settlements' be passed in record time before Knesset dissolves.

'Start with the Biden administration on the right foot'

Yamina MK: If we do not regulate the outposts now, we will not be able to do so for four years.

Border Police officer run over at Samaria outpost, 2 arrested

2 injured during clashes between Border Police and residents of Yitzhar outpost community.

Pinchas Wallerstein:

'State Attorney's Office hiding opinion on regulating outposts'

Yesha leader fed up with endless procrastination in legalizing outposts; requests met with quibbling and foot-dragging. Now he's quitting

Security forces demolish buildings in Binyamin region

Border Police and Civil Administration forces demolish 12 buildings illegally built in the Binyamin region of Area C.

Report: 25 Israeli towns left out of sovereignty plan

Hundreds of Israeli families reportedly left outside of Israel's borders in sovereignty plan. Residents call on PM to clarify their status.

Supreme Court rejects 'Khan al Ahmar' petitions

After decades of legal battles, Supreme Court rejects appeal for flagship PA outpost in Maaleh Adumim region. Evacuation to begin in June.

'Unprecedented disrespect for the Supreme Court'

State informs Supreme Court it will only demolish part of illegal Arab outpost in Judea, despite petition calling for complete demolition.

The 'outpost' that angered the Palestinians

Palestinian Arabs claimed that Israel built a new outpost near Shechem - but did it?

Social demolition:

Provocation at Jewish outposts planned Friday

Flyer circulating on social media announces tour to 'stop the outpost thugs.'

Report: State seeks to legalize West Tapuach outpost

Defense Ministry will petition High Court to 'legalize' standing homes in West Tapuach.

MK Livnat Calls on Youth to Expand Judea-Samaria 'Outposts'

Outgoing government minister Limor Livnat on Sunday encouraged youths in Samaria to continue expanding Jewish settlement in the region.

Honenu: Police llegally Beat, Arrested Nine-Year-Old

Police acted illegally when they arrested a nine-year-old near Kiryat Arba, said attorneys for civil rights organization Honenu.

Court Orders to Destroy Samaria Village

High Court on Thursday orders the state to dismantle the new community of Amona within two years.

Official Claims Ya'alon Open to Legalizing 'Outposts'

Defense Minister is in favor of more building, but he's being slow about it, says a Binyamin regional council official.

Palestinian Arabs Set Up Outpost Near Jericho

Arabs and leftist activists take over abandoned homes near Jericho, in protest of Israel's refusal to "evict settlements."

Winter Hits Hard at 'Outposts' in Judea and Samaria

New communities in Judea and Samaria have their own unique set of problems when the weather turns bad, says resident.

700 Arrested in Violent Protests in Sudan

Human rights activists in the North African country say up to 150 people have been killed in riots after fuel subsidies were cut last week.

Yishai ‘Horrified’ at Pre-Yom Kippur Eviction

Shas MK shocked as police raid outpost, arrest activists on eve of holiest day of Jewish year.

Rivlin: U.S. Criticism is Out of Line

MK: Kerry was wrong to condemn settlement legalization; lack of peace talks is not Israel’s fault.

State Gives Peace Now a 'Slap in the Face'

The state filed an update with the High Court that said it was considering conferring legal status on four “outposts” in Judea and Samaria.

Outpost for Terror Victim Demolished in Dead of Night

Security forces in large numbers demolished a new Samaria outpost in memory of Evyatar Borovsky at 4 in the morning.

Outpost Residents: Are We the Enemy?

Residents of Esh Kodesh are reeling after an pre-dawn raid by police, arrests. Police: we seized guns.

Police Raid Esh Kodesh Outpost, Arrest Five

The community, in the Binyamin region, is suffering harassment from its Arab neighbors.

Police Forces Evacuate Illegal Arab Outpost

Police forces evict the PA Arabs who had set up an illegal outpost in the E1 area during Obama's visit.

Arabs Set Up Illegal Outpost in E1

As President Barack Obama began his visit to Israel, PA Arabs once again set up an illegal outpost in the area known as E1.

High Court Halts Destruction of Jewish Homes in Etzion Bloc

Supreme Court President issues temporary order forbidding demolition at Maaleh Rechavam.

IDF Foils Yet Another Arab Outpost Bid

IDF troops who were deployed in advance to a place where a new Arab outpost was being set up were able to foil its establishment.

IDF Foils New Outpost Bid by 200 Arabs

About 200 Arabs set up an illegal outpost Saturday near Shechem, and were dispersed. Rocks thrown by Arabs injure 3 near Yitzhar.

PA Arabs Re-enter Illegal Outpost

Dozens of PA Arabs re-enter a demolished outpost in Beit Iksa, near Jerusalem, several days after it was demolished.