Rebuffing ultranationalist ministers' demands, state says razing Palestinian village would have security, diplomatic consequences that trump court's attempt to impose a timeline
After 4 years of delays, state expected to ask to court to reject petition to compel demolition of West Bank hamlet, citing talks on consensual move and international repercussions
Judge rejects request for four-month postponement, forces state to respond to right-wing group's demand that West Bank Bedouin hamlet be razed as soon as possible
Khan al-Ahmar has long been targeted for demolition by right-wing organizations and politicians, but its removal has been delayed due to strong diplomatic pressure