Israeli soldiers deployed as settlers told to leave Amona homes
- 7 years ago
Israeli security forces have begun the eviction of more than 300 settlers from one outpost in the West Bank.
It follows a 2014 Supreme Court ruling that the homes at Amona were built illegally on privately-owned Palestinian land.
Soldiers were deployed to stop more settlers from arriving after hundreds made their way to the hilltop outpost to join those who’ve been told they must leave.
The battle over Amona has dragged on for eight years, during which time the community has expanded to 200 children.
In January settlers due to be evicted reneged on a deal with the state to head off a forced evacuation and confrontation with troops.
The evacuation is opposed by local Palestinians. They say as it involves resettling the Jewish community on a nearby hill, it will again damage Palestinian rights.
It follows a 2014 Supreme Court ruling that the homes at Amona were built illegally on privately-owned Palestinian land.
Soldiers were deployed to stop more settlers from arriving after hundreds made their way to the hilltop outpost to join those who’ve been told they must leave.
The battle over Amona has dragged on for eight years, during which time the community has expanded to 200 children.
In January settlers due to be evicted reneged on a deal with the state to head off a forced evacuation and confrontation with troops.
The evacuation is opposed by local Palestinians. They say as it involves resettling the Jewish community on a nearby hill, it will again damage Palestinian rights.