In response to recent confrontation involving residents of Yishuv Yitzhar, Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon has instructed police to raze illegal structures in confrontational communities, Galei Tzahal (Army Radio) reports.

According to the report, IDF Central District Commander Major-General Nitzan Alon briefed leaders of yishuvim of the policy decision before Pesach. The policy was enforced in Yitzhar as illegal structures were demolished. This led to renewed confrontations with authorities, including the slashing of tires on an officer’s vehicle which was followed by the destruction of an IDF outpost near the yishuv.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)