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IDF Begins Eviction of Illegal Outpost in Kusra Following Controversy Over Soldiers Praying There

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First reported by Ynet · 59 minutes ago

What happened

The IDF and Border Police began evacuating an illegal right-wing outpost near Palestinian homes in Kusra on August 12, 2026, following clashes and public criticism after soldiers were filmed praying with activists there. Palestinian families accused settlers of sabotage and blockade, while the IDF launched an investigation and disciplined involved soldiers.

01IDF and Border Police started evacuating an illegal outpost near Palestinian homes in Kusra on August 12, 2026.
02Palestinian families accused right-wing activists of sabotaging electricity and water supplies.
03Videos of soldiers praying with activists at the outpost sparked severe criticism and an IDF investigation.
04Central Command declared the area a closed military zone before the evacuation operation.
05The outpost, named Tel Talpiot, was established in January 2026 in Area B and recently expanded.
06IDF disciplined soldiers involved in praying with activists and condemned their conduct as serious.

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