Palestinian activists set up outpost near Bedouin hamlet Israel seeks to raze

Palestinian activists have set up five shipping containers near a Bedouin hamlet to protest the expected razing of the West Bank encampment by Israel, AP reported Tuesday. The Khan al-Ahmar encampment has focused attention on what critics say is the continued displacement of Palestinians by Israel. European countries urged Israel this week to refrain from demolition. Israel says Khan al-Ahmar was illegally built and has offered to resettle residents 12km away, but critics warn its removal is meant to make room for an Israeli settlement. Israel’s Supreme Court rejected an appeal last week, paving the way for demolition.