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These type statements are unprecedented. Policy with teeth must back them. It's not forthcoming. Maybe later. Let's hope so.
On February 20, Yesh Din headlined "They also shoot sheep. The setting of dogs on sheep and the uprooting of trees is indefensible - and yet, indictments still surprise us."
They rarely happen. Exceptions prove the rule. Prosecutions seldom bring convictions. Hand slaps at most happen.
In December 2012, two settlers were indicted. They assaulted Muhammad Al Qarajat. Their dog bit three sheep. One died.
Qarajat summoned police. They did their job. They took statements. They photographed damage. An indictment followed.
"(I)f you think we were surprised, you should have seen the settlers." Nearly always they're free to do what they wish. Police and soldiers look the other way. It's standard practice.
Exceptions don't matter without lots of them. Maybe later. Not now.
On January 29, Israel's High Court of Justice ruled on a petition submitted by multiple Palestinian landowners. At issue is evacuating the Amona outpost.
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