A special unit was created to investigate complaints against the Shin Bet, but employs just one investigator. Despite dozens of “inquiries” opened in recent years, none developed into an investigation.

Palestinian residents in Hebron claim that IDF soldiers who arrived at their homes while taking up positions used facilities in the homes for personal use, contrary to military procedure.

“Palestinians believe that the Israeli regularization bill, designed to authorize settlements built on Palestinian lands, serves as a “smoking gun,” proving that Israel is not interested in negotiations,” writes Shlomi Eldar.

The UN human rights chief on Thursday slammed a bill in Israel that would legalize some 4,000 settler homes in the West Bank, saying it would clearly violate international law.

With the evacuation of Amona coming at any moment, activists are calling for as many people as possible to come to Amona to protest against the evacuation; hundreds of police officers preparing for confrontations during evacuation.

A day ahead of a government shutdown deadline, Congress scrambled on Thursday to wrap-up unfinished business, voting decisively to send President Barack Obama a defense policy bill, including more than $600 million for missile defense cooperation with Israel.