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West Bank outposts

A young settler from the Malakhei HaShalom (Angels of Peace) outpost brings his flock onto land near the Bedouin village of Ein Rashash. (Charlie Summers/Times of Israel)
September 14, 2023, 8:51 am
In West Bank Area C village, Bedouin locals fear settler violence will push them out
Residents of Ein Rashash say that their hamlet, like many others in Jordan Valley, is on its last legs due to harassment from a nearby outpost, soon to be legalized
By Charlie Summers
A view of the southern West Bank outpost of Avigayil. (Miriam Alster/Flash90, file)
September 8, 2023, 1:10 am
US slams legalization of 3 West Bank outposts ‘previously illegal under Israeli law’
State Department says move undermines two-state solution, which the US is working to advance through talks with Saudi Arabia about normalizing relations with Israel
By Jacob Magid
View of the illegal West Bank outpost of Asahel, in the South Hebron Mountains region, 2012. (Moshe Shai/Flash90)
September 7, 2023, 2:00 pm
Israel legalizes three West Bank outposts
Head of IDF Central Command approves new municipal boundaries for the West Bank settlements of Avigayil, Asahel, and Beit Hoglah
By Jeremy Sharon
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks at a press conference in Jerusalem on August 9, 2023. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
August 22, 2023, 8:19 am
Smotrich said rushing plan to expand West Bank settlements after terror attacks
Far-right finance minister says he intends to present sweeping framework at next cabinet meeting set for Sunday; Netanyahu brings forward security cabinet meet in wake of attacks
By ToI Staff
FILE: (From L-R) Amona leader Avichay Buaron, Binyamin Regional Council chairman Yisrael Gantz, Jewish Home MK Bezalel Smotrich and Samaria Regional Council chairman Yossi Dagan stand in front of a new caravan that was installed on the hilltop where the illegal Amona outpost once stood on December 14, 2018. (Campaign to save Amona)
August 18, 2023, 11:04 pm
Smotrich reportedly advancing plan to legalize 155 wildcat outposts in West Bank
Far-right minister starting with legalization of 15 illegal communities; official laments that government helpless to stop it because Smotrich controls both relevant offices
By ToI Staff
Religious Zionism party chief Betzalel Smotrich (center) and party members at the settlement of Efrat in the West Bank, October 26, 2022. (Gershon Elinson/Flash90)
August 18, 2023, 5:05 pm
Report: Smotrich to ask cabinet to approve $180m plan to expand settlements
Money includes millions for services like health, education and youth clubs, but also large amounts for promoting and enlarging Israel’s civilian footprint in the West Bank
By ToI Staff
View of the West Bank settlement of Eli, January 17, 2021. (Sraya Diamant/Flash90)
August 8, 2023, 9:02 pm
2023 sets record for settlement construction and outpost legalization – watchdog
New government approved the construction of 12,855 new housing units throughout the West Bank so far this year, says Peace Now
By Tani Goldstein
Construction equipment and caravan houses are seen at the new illegal outpost of Hamor near the West Bank settlement of Maale Levona on June 22, 2023, following a deadly terror attack at a nearby gas station two days before. (Courtesy)
June 22, 2023, 5:05 pm
Illegal outpost set up near Eli settlement, while no orders come to evacuate Evyatar
Five new buildings and an access road are built overnight in the West Bank without army or Defense Ministry intervention, near where Palestinian terrorists killed 4 Israelis
By Jeremy Sharon
Secretary general of the Executive Committee of the PLO Hussein al-Sheikh gives an interview to The Associated Press at his office Ramallah, June 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Nasser Nasser)
June 18, 2023, 5:19 pm
Palestinians to boycott economic summit with Israel following settlement move
After far-right minister Smotrich is given full control over West Bank settlement planning, Jordan condemns ‘flagrant violation of international law,’ as settlers hail step
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (right) speaks with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich during a cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem on June 18, 2023. (Amit Shabi/Pool)
June 18, 2023, 4:18 pm
Netanyahu hands Smotrich full authority to expand existing settlements
Cabinet decision with immediate effect also dramatically expedites approval process for construction at settlements, scraps requirement for okay from defense minister or cabinet
By Jeremy Sharon
Construction is carried out at the illegal West Bank outpost of Homesh, May 29, 2023. (Flash90)
June 4, 2023, 7:35 pm
Rights group demands criminal probe of Gallant and Smotrich over Homesh yeshiva
Construction of new building in outpost was ‘deliberate dismantlement of rule of law,’ caused ‘constitutional crisis’ as ministers allegedly approved structure, says Yesh Din
By Jeremy Sharon
View of the illegal settlement outpost of Homesh, in the West Bank, on November 17, 2022. (Nasser Ishtayeh/Flash90)
May 22, 2023, 5:35 pm
Ultranationalist MK says goal of new law is to resettle north West Bank settlements
Otzma Yehudit’s Limor Son Har Melech strongly criticizes IDF, government for omitting three neighboring former settlements from military order allowing Israelis to reside in Homesh
By Jeremy Sharon
IDF soldiers guard a bus station at the Tapuah Junction next to the West Bank city of Nablus, June 30, 2020. (AP/Oded Balilty)
April 9, 2023, 4:35 pm
Right-wing West Bank march Monday will strain stretched security forces – officials
7 ministers, including Smotrich and Ben Gvir, set to join event setting out from near Huwara, site of recent terror attacks, and heading to Evyatar wildcat outpost
By ToI Staff
Youths sits on a water tank painted orange, the color symbolizing the movement opposing the disengagement, at the West Bank settlement of Homesh, 12 June 2007 (MENAHEM KAHANA / AFP)
March 14, 2023, 8:46 am
Disengagement repeal law for northern West Bank approved in first reading
Reversing sections of the 2005 disengagement law is critical for the government’s goal of legalizing the illegal settlement outpost of Homesh
By Jeremy Sharon and ToI Staff
Screen capture from video of security forces evacuating the illegal Evyatar outpost, February 27, 2023. (Twitter. Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law.)
February 27, 2023, 11:07 am
Security forces begin emptying Evyatar outpost, reoccupied by settlers after attack
Hundreds spend night at hilltop location; National Security Minister Ben Gvir asks Netanyahu to allow them to stay as a response to deadly shooting of two brothers by Palestinian
By Jeremy Sharon and ToI Staff
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