Israel served eviction notices to settlers who took over a disputed West Bank property. Defense Ministry officials on Wednesday notified scores of settlers living in a Hebron building that they have two weeks to vacate the building or appeal the eviction. The settlers say the building was purchased legally from its Palestinian owners, who deny it.
The issue is to be raised at Sunday’s Cabinet meeting. Rivals of Defense Minister Amir Peretz have accused him of ordering the evictions in a bid to boost his standing prior to the May 28 primary in his Labor Party.
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