Settlers set cars on fire in a Palestinian village
The new head of Israel’s civil administration in the West Bank, Brig. Gen. Hisham Ibrahim, has implemented a policy to prevent settler violence towards Palestinians by demolishing illegal outposts used as bases for violent clashes in Palestinian villages.
Last week, security forces demolished structures in an outpost built illegally on Palestinian land, leading to clashes between settlers and troops.
The civil administration can now take action against illegal outposts without political approval, bypassing opposition from ministers like Bezalel Smotrich.
“The outpost is a weak link that can erupt into violence impacting the entire West Bank,” the Shin Bet said.
Illegal outpost demolished
The civil administration’s actions were approved by the Shin Bet and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant to prevent violence incited by settlers, ensuring IDF troops are not overdeployed.
First published: 15:48, 07.08.24
In a recent development in the West Bank, Brig. Gen. Hisham Ibrahim has initiated a policy to prevent settler violence by demolishing illegal outposts used for violent incursions. Last week, clashes erupted during the demolition of an illegal outpost built on Palestinian land. The civil administration can now take action without political approval, circumventing opposition from ministers like Bezalel Smotrich. The Shin Bet emphasized the potential for violence to spread throughout the West Bank. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant supported the administration’s actions to avoid deploying excess IDF troops. This strategic approach aims to maintain peace and security in the region.
