TEL AVIV, July 28, 2009 (WAFA)- Ynetnews Israeli network published that the only significance of debate over illegal outposts is to avert discussion of the truly important issues.

“We have to admit that despite the unpleasantness involved in the American reprimands over the unauthorized outposts, this confrontation has several benefits. The Israeli government and its settlers enjoy every moment, as every minute dedicated to the quarrel over the removal of illegal mobile homes in Judea and mobile washrooms in Samaria is a minute that is not devoted to the truly important evacuations,” the site stated.

“Besides, the preoccupation with the ‘illegal outposts’ is a good thing,” ironically exclaimed Ynet, “as it implies that all the other settlements are legal; as if alongside the lawbreaking thieves we see legally sound thieves, who rob and steal in line with the rules.”

In addition, the outpost festival allows the official Israel to present an image whereby the problem – that is, the enemies of the peace process and of an agreement – has to do with reckless hilltop youth, devoid of any restraints or Ritalin.

“Yet, the truth is that the settlements are an all-Israeli enterprise,” Ynet added, “whose initiators and preservers both on the ground and in government pursue with a clear mind and cold blood. The Israeli government is not quarreling with the settlers because one cannot have a fight with oneself.”

“Instead of wasting time and energy on evacuating ‘illegal outposts,’ they would do well to focus on removing illegal settlements and prime ministers who are not prone to pressure,” Ynet concluded.