In compromise deal, settlers to leave illegal Evyatar outpost by Friday

If military finds the land belongs to the state, a yeshiva and dorms will be set up; army to build base there in meantime; Palestinians clash with police over E/Jerusalem demolition

In compromise, settlers to leave illegal Evyatar outpost by 4pm Friday (Times of Israel)
Under agreement, military will review status of West Bank land and if found to belong to state, a yeshiva and dorms will be established; army to set up base there in meantime

The Left has folded; in battle against illegal settlement, Gantz finds himself alone (Haaretz)
Defence Minister Gantz wants to set red lines at the outset of the government, in which he is somewhat a fifth wheel

‘Illegal even under Israeli law’: US pans establishment of new Evyatar outpost (Times of Israel)
Asked to comment on wildcat West Bank community that gov’t has agreed to leave intact for now, State Dept. says it’s critical to refrain from steps that harm two-state solution

Palestinians clash with cops over demolition of East Jerusalem shop; 3 arrested (Times of Israel)
Two police officers, 13 Palestinians hurt in skirmishes in Silwan; Hamas, Islamic Jihad warn of potential ‘explosion’ in tense ceasefire with Israel should demolitions continue

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Family of Palestinian activist blames prime minister Shtayyeh for his death (Haaretz)
Nizar Banat’s family says Palestinian Authority forces broke into his house last week and hit him repeatedly with a metal rod before arresting him