The Orthodox Union called for restraint from both sides in the evacuation of illegal settlers. Settler youths and Israeli security forces clashed Wednesday as police evacuated them from Amona, an illegal outpost in the West Bank. At least 50 policemen and some 200 protesters were hurt in the fighting, including three far-right Knesset members.
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