Outposts
Three female soldiers wounded by settlers while clearing illegal West Bank outpost
Security forces arrived at the outpost adjacent to Ma’aleh Amos during the night, where they announced that the area was a closed military zone and demanded that all civilians disperse.
Border Police, IDF evacuate four illegal outposts across West Bank
WATCH: Hilltop Youth, security forces clash during demolition of illegal settlement extension
US threatens accountability, Israel to push plans for 5,300 settler homes
Sunday's government meeting canceled amid outpost row
At present these communities cannot be serviced, because the Defense Ministry has categorized them as illegal, even those that are in the process of legalization have difficulty.
Shtayyeh says settlements are a ‘war crime’
“We consider this measure a war crime that will be added to the file of the International Criminal Court,” the Palestinian prime minister said.
Knesset to hold initial vote on legalization of 65 West Bank outposts
The legislation provides a two-year time frame for the legalization of the fledgling communities.
Politicians may bypass gov't, ask Knesset to legalize West Bank outposts
At issue are the fate of over 70 unauthorized fledgling communities built over the last three decades.
Gantz delays government vote on West Bank outpost legalization
Right-wing politicians and settler leaders are pushing to advance the issue now prior to US President Donald Trump’s departure from the White House in January.
Hanegbi: Gov't decision to legalize outposts ready, ball in PM's court
Hanegbi noted that it was likely that the Knesset would disperse, but he felt it was possible that a decision on the outposts could be made before the government fell.
Settlers: Why is Netanyahu delaying outpost legalization?
“For the young settlements [outposts] there is only one solution: approve a government decision to authorize the communities."
Gantz supports outpost legalization, Minister tells right-wing rally
They had gathered during the government’s weekly meeting to press Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to immediately hold a vote on the matter.
IDF legal adviser insists outposts must be treated as illegal entities
A 2005 Attorney-General Directive stated that the outposts must be treated as illegal, which is still in effect, including with regard to security matters.
In lieu of annexation, settlers pressure PM to legalize outposts
According to the Left-wing activist group Peace Now, some 42 West Bank outposts have been built in the last eight years, 28 of which were built during US President Donald Trump’s administration.
