"The ridiculous attempt to disguise the new outpost... using fire trucks and ambulances, is another expression of the settlers' success to unequivocally harness the system for their needs."
--Left-wing activist Dror Etkes on the transfer of a military base to West Bank settlers 'for humanitarian purposes.'
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- IDF hands over former West Bank base to Israeli settlers - Leading left-wing activist: Foundation of new outpost shows settlers can use system for their needs. (Haaretz)For the full News from Israel.
