Police clear House of Contention in Hebron

Police battled rioters after clearing the building.

Large Police and Border Police forces today stormed the House of Contention in Hebron and cleared it of the settlers and supporters who had barricaded themselves inside. Zaka rescue service said that about 20 people on both sides were injured, one seriously in the head. Eight people were taken to hospital.

Settlers subsequently rioted in Hebron, vandalizing local Palestinian homes. Police used stun grenades and tear gas to subdue them.

The police were enforcing a court order that the house should be evacuated. The settlers claim the house was lawfully purchased and that they therefore have the right to occupy it.

Police arrested six right-wing activists who tried to block the Western entrance to Jerusalem at the Bridge of Strings and threw rocks at the police.

Published by Globes [online], Israel business news - www.globes-online.com - on December 4, 2008

© Copyright of Globes Publisher Itonut (1983) Ltd. 2008

Twitter Facebook Linkedin RSS Newsletters גלובס Israel Business Conference 2018