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A Jewish girl is taken into custody by security forces. (AP File Photo - January, 2006)
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Palestinian supporters of the Fatah movement in Hebron, last week (AP)
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| By Israel Insider staff and partners May 1, 2006 |
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Israel has notified a group of Jewish settlers in the Judean city of Hebron that they must leave a building they recently occupied or face a forced evacuation, settlers and Israeli police said Sunday.
About 500 Jewish settlers live in heavily guarded compounds in Hebron, which is home to some 170,000 Palestinians. The city has experienced harsh fighting during five years of Israel-Palestinian violence.
The newly purchased home is located near the Avraham Avinu neighborhood, an enclave that is off limits to Palestinians. Hebron settlers have previously tried to move into homes in the neighborhood and expand their presence in the city.
David Wilder, a spokesman for the Hebron settlers, said he had documents proving the building was purchased legally and would defend themselves in court if needed.
"We purchased a building in Hebron. It belongs to us. There are some people who have a problem accepting this and they are trying to force us out," he said.
Israeli police officials in Judea and Samaria said the purchase appeared to be illegal and they have asked the settlers to leave. Officials declined to confirm a report in the Haaretz daily that the settlers were given 10 days to leave.
National police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld said, "The police is dealing with the situation and if necessary will take action accordingly."
AP contributed to this report.
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