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In the Friday clash, activists hurled rocks at soldiers and border policeman, with army radio saying that five policemen were lightly wounded by rocks and one "rightwing activist" arrested.
The radio said that about 250 activists took part in the clash, in which security forces responded with stun grenades before withdrawing, as the Jewish sabbath began at sunset.
News website Ynet quoted "sources among the settlers" as saying that the eviction was halted after they pressured ministers in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's rightwing government to intervene.
Netanyahu will be seeking to maximise support among settlers and their allies in a general election on January 22.
Israel considers settlement outposts built without government approval to be illegal and often sends security personnel to demolish them. They usually consist of little more than a few trailers.
The international community considers all settlements built in the West Bank -- including annexed east Jerusalem -- to be illegal.
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The radio said that about 250 activists took part in the clash, in which security forces responded with stun grenades before withdrawing, as the Jewish sabbath began at sunset.
News website Ynet quoted "sources among the settlers" as saying that the eviction was halted after they pressured ministers in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's rightwing government to intervene.
Netanyahu will be seeking to maximise support among settlers and their allies in a general election on January 22.
Israel considers settlement outposts built without government approval to be illegal and often sends security personnel to demolish them. They usually consist of little more than a few trailers.
The international community considers all settlements built in the West Bank -- including annexed east Jerusalem -- to be illegal.
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