The Defense Ministry green lighted restitution payments for 50 Palestinians families who suffered property damage during the forceful evacuation of
the "disputed house" in the West Bank city of Hebron in December of 2008, Ynet learned on Sunday.
In response to the evacuation, settlers torched Palestinian vehicles and a number of homes, this as part of their policy to "exact a price" for every evacuation carried out by the state.
At the recommendation of Brigadier General Yoav Mordechai, the head of the Civil Administration, Defense Minister Ehud Barak ordered
the establishment of a special committee to evaluate the claims for compensation.
Appraisers on behalf of the Defense Ministry assessed the damage caused to the Palestinian homes, and over the weekend the Ministry approved a total of NIS 250,000 (roughly $63,000) in compensation to 50 Palestinian plaintiffs.
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