The opposition leader, Isaac Herzog, said the proposed legislation was a “serious stain on Israel law books, because it authorises theft and robbery. When a partial removal of settlers was attempted a decade ago, it sparked violent clashes between settlers and Israeli security forces. However, a legal opinion provided by Mandelblit found the proposed legislation would make it possible to confiscate private property, contrary to Israeli and international law. The ruling would apply to thousands of other housing units built on private Palestinian land. Israeli media reports said some judicial officials had warned that the move would make Israel more vulnerable to action in international courts.

Source: The Guardian November 14, 2016 11:15 UTC