Outposts

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.

Civil Administration Orders Eviction of Latest Arab Outpost

Civil Administration issues eviction orders for a new illegal outpost established by Palestinian Authority Arabs over the weekend.

Arab Campaign in Europe Calls for 'Palestinian Spring'

Arab group launches a new media campaign in Europe, calling on Arabs to establish more illegal outposts in Judea and Samaria.

Arabs Plan More Tents in New Illegal Outpost

The PA Arabs who set up an illegal outpost north of Jerusalem do not intend to back down, say they will erect more tents.

Two Arrested During Oz Tzion Demolition

Security forces in large numbers arrive at the Shomron outpost of Oz Tzion, demolish two structures.

PA Arabs Set Up Another Outpost

A group of Palestinian Authority Arabs set up an illegal outpost in Beit Iksa north of Jerusalem.

Netanyahu Vows: No More Bulldozers against Jews

With Bayit Yehudi breathing down his neck, Prime Minister pledges to stop uprooting Jewish communities.

Bayit Yehudi Answers Attack from Otzma Leyisrael

Bayit Yehudi clarifies position on tearing down outposts. Gimpel: "We will fight for the government to accept the Edmond Levy report."

Israel Removes Tents from Arab Outpost

Security forces begins to demolish the tents that were set up in the illegal Arab outpost in E1, PA media reports.

State to High Court: Let Us Clear Tents from Arab Outpost

State asks the High Court to allow it to remove tents from the illegal Arab outpost in E1, as PA Arabs tried to re-enter the outpost.

Ban: Jewish Outposts Bad, Arab Outposts Good

Arabs have the right to set up outposts in E1, or anywhere else - unlike Jews, who don't, said the UN Secretary-General

Police Forces Evacuate Arab Outpost

The Judea and Samaria District of the Israeli Police evacuates the illegal Arab outpost in the area known as E1.

State to High Court: Arab Outpost Must be Evacuated

Leaving the illegal Arab outpost in the E1 area constitutes an immediate security danger, State tells High Court.

Netanyahu Orders Arab Outpost Taken Down

State asks High Court to rescind injunction delaying the evacuation of Arabs who gathered at E1.

Security Forces Arrive to 'Finish the Job' at Oz Tzion

Security forces in large numbers arrive at the Samaria outpost of Oz Tzion in order to finish the demolition that was started on Friday.

Youths Leave Outpost at Sabbath's End

Security forces aborted eviction Friday after rabbis' intervention. Dozens spent Shabbat at outpost.

IDF Postpones Shomron Eviction After Clashes Break Out

IDF forced to stop an eviction from the outpost of Oz Tzion, but promises to come back after Shabbat.

Forces Beat, Intimidate Residents as Yitzhar Buildings Destroyed

Large numbers of IDF troops and border police descended on the community of Yitzhar overnight Wednesday and destroyed several buildings

'A Defeat for Peace Now'

Nationalist land dealer Moshe Zar says state's court position on Peace Now could deal leftist group a severe blow.

Peace Now Fumes Over Two New Outposts

Peace Now is fuming over two new outposts that it said have been set up with electricity and water, indicating government support.

Midnight Demolition in Maoz Esther

The Maoz Esther outpost is destroyed. Residents deplore “crime,” say, “We will not forgive and forget.”

Police Continue Harassment of Outposts, Five Arrested

Police swooped down on a 10-month-old outpost in Samaria early Wednesday and arrested, without violence, five youth.

Shomron Regional Council 'Honors' Leading Leftists

Shomron Regional Council lauds leftists for helping to legalize communities - by court petitions meant to destroy them.

An Open Letter to Daniel Gordis

Download Historic Document: Judea and Samaria Not 'Occupied'

Conclusions of Levy Committee report made available by government. "Israelis have the legal right to settle in Judea and Samaria."

Likud Activists Encourage Ministers to Support Outpost Law

Groups which represent Likud activists launched a new campaign to encourage Likud ministers to vote in favor of the outpost law.

Pressure on Netanyahu as Vote on Outposts Nears

Coalition Chairman Ze'ev Elkin says legalization will be approved if ministers are allowed to vote freely.

Arab Outposts Seek to Take Over State Land in Judea and Samaria

Dozens of new “outposts” have been cropping up throughout Judea and Samaria in recent months, established by Arabs to take over state land

Gov't Forces Demolish Buildings in Oz Tzion - Again

Government forces arrived Monday evening at the outpost of Oz Tzion, intent on demolishing buildings in the budding community.

Police Destroy Outposts while Residents at Celebrations

Police destroyed the Oz Tzion outpost again while the residents were far away, celebrating engagements and meeting with future residents.

Suspect in Torching Police Car Released

Resident of Havat Gilad was suspected of setting police car ablaze at Alei Ayin 8 months ago.

New Synagogue Dedicated in Demolished Community

Mitzpe Yitzhar, where two structures were recently demolished, celebrates the dedication of a new synagogue and yeshiva.

Hotovely: I'll Lead the Struggle to Legalize the Outposts

MK Tzipi Hotovely: Netanyahu's outposts team must be given extensive powers and I'll lead that battle if necessary.

Officer: Army 'Heartless' When it Come to Outpost Demolitions

A top officer in the Israeli Police slammed the participation of Arab workers in the demolition of outposts.

IDF Facilitated Arab Looting, Say Outpost Residents

Trucks sent by IDF took evicted residents' belongings and dumped them in a landfill, where they were looted by Arabs.

'Sovereignty Park' Dedicated in Givat Assaf

Despite demolition threat, a new park is dedicated in the Binyamin community of Givat Assaf.

Netanyahu Promises to Protect Settlement Enterprise

Amid reports that he will fire ministers who support the Outpost Law, Netanyahu promises Likud activists to protect settlement enterprise.

Border Police Burn Settlers' Building Material

Border Police officers who came to the Yissa Beracha outpost set on fire building materials brought to the outpost by local residents.

Jewish Leaders Protest Mitzpe Avichai Eviction

Kiryat Arba and Hevron's leader sign a letter of protest over the brutal expulsion of Mitzpe Avichai's residents.

‘Gov’t Psychological Warfare a Prelude to Mass Expulsions’

Recent demolitions of outposts are part of psychological warfare to prepare the public for mass expulsions, warns a Yesha leader.

Court Rules: Arabs Will Compensate Migron

Jerusalem Magistrates Court rules that the Arabs who falsely filed a petition against Migron will compensate its residents.

Newlyweds Among Those Evicted from Outpost

Newlyweds Tzvi Yitzchak and Sarah Cohen were beaten and evicted from their home in Yissa Beracha. "We will rebuild."

Police Brutally Evict 5 Families from Yissa Beracha Outpost

Police violently evicted 5 families from the new community (“outpost”) of Yissa Beracha early Thursday. Nine protesters were injured.

Dayan to Government: Find a Solution for Migron

Yesha Council Chairman Danny Dayan calls on the government to discuss the issue of Migron "until white smoke comes out."

A Story of ‘Brutally Kind’ Police

Police throw expelled children into the dead of a freezing night – and arrest a father for “neglect” because his children visit an outpost.

NGO: Who Evicted Children into Freezing Night?

Legal Forum for Land of Israel wants to know who abused children's rights during Mitzpe Avichai eviction.

Rivlin: One Way or the Other, Migron Will be Legalized

On a visit to Migron Thursday, Knesset speaker Reuven Rivlin said that one way or another, Migron would be “legalized."

Another Outpost Demolished: Mitzpe Avichai Residents Evicted

Police and Civil Administration personnel demolished 10 homes in Mitzpeh Avichai near Kiryat Arba.

Police May Have Illegally Destroyed Outpost

Police destroyed another outpost Tuesday for the second day in a row, but this time the destruction may have been illegal.

Outpost Demolished Near Shilo

Security forces tore down structures at Gal Yosef, near Adei Ad. MK Ben Ari says Netanyahu and Barak are "obsessed."

Minister Peled: I Support the Migron Legislation

Minister Yossi Peled reiterates his support for the Migron Bill, that would give outposts in Judea and Samaria immunity from destruction.

Law Would Require Proof of Land Ownership Before Demolitions

The Ministerial Law Committee is set to consider a law that could put an end to arbitrary demolition of homes in "outposts."

Finance Minister: Razing Outposts 'Unthinkable'

Minister Yuval Steinitz says "the fate of Kfar Saba and Tel Aviv is that of Beit El and Shilo," Amona was a mistake.

Lieberman: Stop Pouncing on the Settlers

Foreign Minister says media and political onslaught against residents of Yesha is wrong.

Netanyahu Ditches Law to Legalize Outposts

Netanyahu ditched a bill to legalize dozens of Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria; the bill’s sponsor vowed it will pass one day.