Amona

Bennett's gov't bent on legalizing Evyatar outpost, Minister says

A deal struck to legalize the yeshiva was born from a defense concern: The government didn't want to see a violent repeat of Amona.

|ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
Settlers and right-wing activists hold a study session at the Evyatar outpost, to demand that the Defense Minister Benny Gantz allow a yeshiva to be opened at the site.
Violence erupts as police evacuate Amona outpost on Thursday, January 3

Netanyahu blames his military advisor for Amona evacuation

Liberman posted to his Facebook page, accusing Netanyahu of being a "disgrace" for blaming Avi Blot for the Amona evacuation.

|ByTAMAR URIEL-BEERI, TOVAH LAZAROFF
Border Police evacuate the illegal Amona outpost

ANALYSIS: Amona’s third fall opens door for West Bank settlement approvals

When Amona fell in 2017, Netanyahu rode the wave of anger by authorizing a completely new settlement, the first in more than 20 years.

|ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
Hopeful settlers of the Amona settlement

Report: Netanyahu didn’t order Amona evacuation

The report immediately set pundits buzzing, with those believing that Netanyahu was simply back peddling his way out of a tricky political situation.

|ByTOVAH LAZAROFF

High Court to state: Demolish Amona outpost in 6 months

Amona, near Ofra, is one of the oldest outposts in the West Bank; police clashed with protesters in 2006 over demolished homes.

MAY 19, 2011ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
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State Attorney: Evacuating Amona not a priority

Prosecutor's office says state has to deal with more important matters first and will eventually enforce building laws in the area.

OCTOBER 24, 2010By JPOST.COM STAFF
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High Court: Enforce Amona demolition

Petition demands explanation on illegal outpost from the govm't.

MAY 6, 2010By JPOST.COM STAFF
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High Court: Enforce Amona demolition

Petition demands explanation on illegal outpost from the govm't.

MAY 5, 2010By JPOST.COM STAFF
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State: Reject demolition petition

Asks High Court of Justice to refrain from enforcing Amona demolition.

MAY 3, 2010ByDAN IZENBERG
The Jerusalem Post