Dozens of youths are holed up inside the Amona Shul. They davened vosikin this morning, Thursday, 6 Shevat, and they are now waiting for police who are expected to complete the eviction of the community today.

Police report most of the homes and people have already been evacuated. Police were praised for their patience and tolerance as the eviction was carried out without violence.

Many of the detainees report that once they were carried to the waiting buses, out of sight of the cameras, police confiscated phones and cameras and then began beating youths indiscriminately. Honenu is investigating these reports.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)