Published: 6 December 2016
Last updated: 4 March 2024
Israeli lawmakers back controversial outpost legalization bill in preliminary vote – Chaim Levinson – Haaretz 05.12.16
The bill, passed by 60 to 49 votes, would not apply to the unauthorised settlement outpost of Amona, slated for evacuation by December 25. Likud's Benny Begin opposed the bill [and has been suspended from Knesset committee for three weeks in consequence].
Attorney general says outpost bill still illegal, even without Amona – Tamar Pileggi & Marissa Newman – The Times of Israel 05.12.16
Despite compromise that dropped contested clause to override court ruling, A-G Mandelblit warns revised version legally indefensible even as measure races forward.
Palestinians claim land directly where illegal Israeli outpost would be moved to - Yotam Berger – Haaretz 05.12.16
Yesh Din says the plots that the state is trying to declare abandoned property are private land with owners who are known and the plan is contrary to international law.
UN envoy: Israeli politicians should oppose the settlement bill – Tovah Lazaroff – The Jerusalem Post 06.12.16
‘If adopted, it will have far reaching legal consequences for Israel, across the occupied West Bank and will greatly diminish the prospect of Arab-Israeli peace.’
And see: As 25 December deadline looms December 3, 2016
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