Settlers rebuild Hebron outpost after IDF razes it for 32nd time

Haaretz Last update - 13:50 03/06/2008
By Haaretz Service

Kiryat Arba settlers rushed overnight to rebuild the synagogue marking Hazon David, an illegal outpost near Hebron, soon after the Israel Defense Forces and its Civil Administration arm destroyed the structure late on Monday. The outpost, built along the "worshipper's path," which connects Hebron to the settlement of Kiryat Arba, has been destroyed and rebuilt at least 32 times. The synagogue was originally constructed inside a tent and dedicated to the memory of David Cohen and Hezi Mualem, who were killed seven years ago in terrorist attacks next to Kiryat Arba.

In contrast to violent confrontations between settlers and the army at outposts like Havat Gilad, Mitzpe Yitzhar and Amona, IDF moves to raze Hazon David have been generally peaceable.