Soldiers, settlers clash in West Bank
Troops arrive at West Bank settlement to place iron gate for security reasons; settlers say installation of gate part of IDF preparations for upcoming evacuation
SHAVEI SHOMRON - Clashes broke out between settlers and IDF forces at the West Bank settlement of Shavei Shomron Thursday, after troops attempted to place an iron gate at the communityโs exit.
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Notably, a car bomb exploded in the area several weeks ago, but no injuries were reported in the incident.
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Settlers from nearby Homesh and Sa-Nur, both slated for evacuation in the upcoming pullout, prevented the installation of the gate and claimed it was part of preparations undertaken by security forces ahead of the pullout.
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IDF sources described the incident as "criminals who had clashed with forces sent to protect their lives."
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Government officials denied entrance
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Meanwhile, Defense Ministry and Disengagement Administration officials toured the four West Bank settlements slated for evacuation in the upcoming pullout.
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During the tour, officials requested to enter the Sa-Nur settlement, but were rejected when residents locked the gate and refused to let them in.ย
