During a discussion in the Knesset's State Audit Committee, Yair Wolf, representing the Settlement Ministry, claimed that he is unfamiliar with the term 'illegal outposts' when asked about unauthorized settlements in the West Bank. This comment came in response to a question from the committee chairman, Alon Schuster, regarding the status of these settlements which are a contentious issue within Israeli society and politics. Wolf emphasized that the ministry provides support to settlement points according to guidelines from the Justice Ministry and the security establishment, hinting at the government's stance towards settlement activity.

The inquiry into illegal outposts reflects ongoing tensions regarding Israeli settlements in the West Bank. Many members of the Israeli parliament oppose the expansion of these settlements, viewing them as illegal under international law, while others, including those in the current government, may support them as part of a broader national policy. Wolf's statements highlight the complex political landscape in Israel where administrative, legal, and social elements interplay in shaping settlement policies.

This exchange also raises questions about the accountability of government ministries in their treatment of settlements and underlines the role of the Knesset in scrutinizing such policies. As tensions rise between different political factions regarding these issues, Wolf's remarks may exacerbate existing divides within the Knesset and the broader Israeli society over how to approach the contentious subject of settlements in the West Bank.