Rights group says security forces were nearby but apparently didn't intervene during assault, which took place near illegal outpost in South Hebron Hills
Justices require government to set concrete policy regarding northern West Bank hamlet; ruling urges army to maintain order and freedom of access for Palestinians
Forced to respond ahead of court hearing, state acknowledges ongoing presence at site is illegal and should end, insists enforcement in defense minister's hands
Violent assaults against Palestinians in the West Bank went up by nearly 50 percent over the past year, but arrests and indictments remain scant in all but the most extreme cases
Rights groups laud decision on practice they've long criticized as 'arbitrary;' IDF doesn't explain reason for move, says exceptions to be made for concrete security needs
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