Outposts

Transferring West Bank enforcement from IDF to police is a mistake without a plan - editorial

Katz has spoken about the transfer as though the fundamental decision has already been made, while the institutions expected to carry it out are still trying to determine whether it is workable.

IDF soldiers in the West Bank.
Israeli settlers are evacuated from illegal outpost Givat Or Yehuda, in the southern Hebron hills, on August 17, 2026.

IDF, COGAT evacuate illegal outpost near Hebron three months after residents attack police - report

JEWISH SETTLERS are seen at the unauthorized Beit Anot outpost in the Gush Etzion area of the West Bank after being informed of an expected evacuation, June 1, 2026.

Three female soldiers wounded by settlers while clearing illegal West Bank outpost

An IDF soldier stands guard during an evacuation of illegal West Bank outposts, December 7, 2025.

Border Police, IDF evacuate four illegal outposts across West Bank


In Amona petition, Palestinians claim purchase document a forgery

42 families currently live on hilltop near Ofra settlement; High Court asks for information on earlier court cases regarding outpost.

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High Court orders state to demolish outpost homes on private Palestinian property

Court chastises state for dragging feet on outposts; state has 6 months to raze homes in Givat Assaf, Mizpe Yitzhar and Ma'aleh Rehavam.

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Column one: Misrepresenting American Jewry

Not all American Jews are taking their organizational leadership’s abuse of their values and views lying down.

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State seeks approval of four West Bank outposts

State accepts residents' claim that Givat Assaf was purchased; Peace Now: Authorization would break promises to int'l community.

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Saving Netanyahu – and the Likud

Netanyahu’s refusal to implement the recommendations of the Levy Report is a slap in the face to those who elected him.

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West Bank: IDF demolishes two outpost homes

One arrested for violating order to stay away from area in Yitzhar settlement as IDF, Border Police demolish stone structures.

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Peace Now: Two new West Bank outposts built

NGO says it fears the illegal settlements are part of renewed push to resume building outposts; IDF issues demolition orders.

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A-G: Delay legalizing outpost until after elections

Netanyahu government has stated that it plans to legalize outposts on state land, remove those on private Palestinian property.

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Cabinet unlikely to consider Levy Report next week

A-G Weinstein asks ministries to refrain from major policy decisions until next government is sworn in.

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State asks for 29-day delay in Migron evacuation

IDF advises against carrying out forced evictions during Ramadan in the name of public order; delay request is the state's third.

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