Israeli Defense Minister Benjamin Ben-Eliezer defended his decision to evacuate illegal Jewish enclaves in the West Bank, saying it came after discussions with military officials. Settler leaders and conservative politicians have accused Ben-Eliezer of trying to improve his chances of becoming the next Labor Party leader.
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