Evacuation of West Bank outpost ordered

Hundreds of troops in riot gear and on horseback moved toward settlers barricaded in nine homes in the illegal settlement outpost.

Hundreds of troops in riot gear and on horseback moved toward settlers barricaded in nine homes in the illegal settlement outpost of West Bank on Wednesday.

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This came after the Israeli Supreme Court cleared the way for the demolition of the buildings.

Black smoke from burning tires rose into the air, and settlers pelted troops with stones. Soldiers on horseback swinging clubs charged into the crowd.