Settlers in occupied West Bank agree to evacuate illegal outpost

Several Palestinians have been killed and dozens wounded by Israeli forces supporting the illegal settlers at Evyatar.

Israeli settlers who constructed an unapproved outpost near Beita in the occupied West Bank said they have agreed to withdraw from the site. Tensions in the occupied West Bank reached new highs in the past months with the Evyatar settlement being one of the focal points of clashes as settlers refused to evacuate the land and Palestinians demonstrated against their presence. Several Palestinians have been killed and dozens wounded by Israeli forces supporting the illegal settlers.