Posted on 06/03/2011 2:24:24 AM PDT by Eleutheria5
Israeli Border Police and Civil Administration authorities Thursday demolished the nascent Ga'on Yarden settlement in the Binyamin region of Samaria, saying several of the buildings were built without obtaining the necessary permits.
It was the second demolition carried out in one day.
Five people were arrested Thursday afternoon in connection with clashes during the violent demolition at Alei Ayin this morning. During the Alei Ayin demolition 6 police officers and five residents were injured, and a Molotov cocktail was thrown at the Binyamin Police commander's car, setting it ablaze. It is not known who threw the Molotov cocktail.
"Violent demolition attempts will not stop us and won't weaken us. Our spirit is strong, and we are steadfast in continuing to build the land," the Movement for Building Judea and Samarea said in response to today's demolitions.
A Disturbing Trend of Unnecessary Force In February police conducted a demolition at Havat Gilad in which pneumatic guns were employed, resulting in fifteen residents being injured and leading to furor among politicians who called for an inquiry into police tactics.
In March, police carried out an inordinately violent midnight raid in Givat Ronen.
A similarly violent - and broadly condemned - pre-dawn raid was carried out in the community of Itamar just weeks after the brutal terror-murder of five members of the Fogel family there. The Itamar raid, again, raised furor from Zionist politicians.
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A Disturbing Trend of Unnecessary Force
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