Israeli PM orders removal of West Bank settler outposts
Amid US pressure to crack down on settler attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank, Israel has ordered that unauthorised outposts be dismantled.
- Why it matters
- The order addresses US demands for action against settler attacks on Palestinians, a point of friction between Israel and its key ally over conduct in occupied territory.
- Most affected
- West Bank settlers in unauthorized outposts — Face removal from their current settlements under the order.
Palestinians in the West Bank — May experience reduced settler attacks if the order is enforced. - Likely next
- Whether the government implements the dismantling order and how many outposts are actually removed.
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