21.   The settlers claim that the new outposts are merely extensions of existing settlements.

22.   The settlers claim their security will be at risk if the city is turned over to Palestinian control.

23.   The settlers claim their security would be at risk if the city is turned over to Palestinian control.

24.   The settler also claimed he fired in self-defense after his car was pelted with stones, but Palestinians contested his account and the man was arrested by Israeli police.