The word “occupation” appeared 1 times in this article's opening at its peak in October 6, 2023. Today the opening carries none. 2 remain further down the article, where a reader arriving from a search result does not go.
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Asa'el ( ), also known as Mitzpe Asa'el ( ), is an Israeli settlement in the West Bank , illegaly built in 2002; the access to it goes over Palestinians ' private lands.1 Located three kilometres south-east of Shim'a , it falls under the jurisdiction of Har Hevron Regional Council . The international community considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank, like Asa'el, illegal under international law . "The Security and Political Cabinet approved the establishment of 9 new settlements by authorizing 10 illegal outposts in the Occupied Territories" .
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Place in Israel Asa'el ( ), also known as Mitzpe Asa'el ( , lit. Asa'el Lookout ), is an Israeli settlement outpost in the West Bank . Located three kilometres south-east of Shim'a , it falls under the jurisdiction of Har Hebron Regional Council . It was established in early 2002. In 2008 it was announced that the Yesha Council was making preparations to evacuate the outpost.
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Place in Israel Asa'el ( ), also known as Mitzpe Asa'el ( , lit. Asa'el Lookout ), is an Israeli settlement outpost in the West Bank . Located three kilometres south-east of Shim'a , it falls under the jurisdiction of Har Hebron Regional Council . It was established in early 2002. In 2008 it was announced that the Yesha Council was making preparations to evacuate the outpost. The international community considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank illegal under international law , but the Israeli government disputes this.
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Place in Israel Asa'el ( ), also known as Mitzpe Asa'el ( , lit. Asa'el Lookout ), is an Israeli settlement outpost in the West Bank . Located three kilometres south-east of Shim'a , it falls under the jurisdiction of Har Hebron Regional Council . It was established in early 2002. It is named after Biblical Asahel from the time of King David (2 Samuel 2:18). In 2008 it was announced that the Yesha Council was making preparations to evacuate the outpost. The international community considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank illegal under international law , but the Israeli government disputes this.
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Place in Judea and Samaria Area Asa'el ( Hebrew : עשהאל ), also known as Mitzpe Asa'el ( Hebrew : מצפה עשהאל , lit. ' Asa'el Lookout ' ), is an Israeli settlement in the West Bank . Located three kilometres south-east of Shim'a , it falls under the jurisdiction of Har Hevron Regional Council . The international community considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank, like Asa'el, illegal under international law , but the Israeli government disputes this.Although built on what the Israeli government claims to be state lands, access roads to the settlement goes over private land owned by Palestinians.The Times of Israel ."ארדן קורץ למתנחלים: "קורא להסדרת המאחז עשהאל" " . "The Security and Political Cabinet approved the establishment of 9 new settlements by authorizing 10 illegal outposts in the Occupied Territories" .
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