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Israeli Supreme Court Orders IDF to Provide Timeline for Refugee Camp Residents' Return
Israel's Supreme Court has ordered the IDF to provide a timeline for the return of residents to refugee camps in northern Samaria by November 23, 2026. The court also mandated addressing humanitarian needs but accepted the IDF's security concerns preventing immediate return.
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What happened
- 01The Supreme Court ordered the IDF to present a timeline for returning refugees to their homes by November 23, 2026.
- 02The court accepted the IDF's security assessment that immediate return of residents is not yet possible.
- 03Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and local leaders criticized the ruling as a danger to Israeli security.
- 04Tens of thousands were evacuated from camps in Jenin, Tulkarm, and Nur al-Shams during Operation "Defensive Shield" in early 2025.
- 05The IDF is attempting to transfer civilian responsibility to the Palestinian Authority and build external posts.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and local council heads condemned the ruling, calling it a security risk. The evacuations occurred during Operation "Defensive Shield" in early 2025.
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