New Pioneer Generation Revives Northern Samaria Settlements After 21 Years
After 21 years since its evacuation, the settlement of Kadim in northern Samaria has been reestablished, completing the return of four settlements uprooted from the area. This marks the end of a corrective process addressing the removal of these communities and is part of a broader Zionist settlement revolution currently unfolding in Judea and Samaria. This movement extends beyond expanding existing towns to creating new farms, hills, and settlement points on state lands, often in previously sparsely populated areas.
According to recent data, 185 new outposts have been established in Judea and Samaria over the past three years, with about 130 being farms and hills covering over one million dunams, roughly 18% of the region's land. This transformation is led by government officials including Defense Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Settlement Minister Orit Strook, supported by local council heads. The pioneers involved are families and individuals committed to settling difficult terrains without modern infrastructure, driven by a sense of mission, love for the land, and security concerns.
This new wave of settlement is not only about housing but also strategic security. The presence of civilians and military on key hills and areas creates an eastern security belt for Israel, preventing hostile takeovers of strategic locations. The recent war underscored the importance of such territorial control to avoid surprise attacks like those on Simchat Torah 5784.
The article also references biblical and historical foundations for this settlement effort, emphasizing the unique spiritual and national connection of the Jewish people to the land. It warns that upcoming elections are critical, as some candidates promise to evacuate outposts and farms, potentially halting this settlement revolution. The author, retired Colonel and head of the Meir Harel Hesder Yeshiva in Modiin, calls on voters to support a government that will protect, build, and deepen Israel's hold on the land, enabling the new pioneer generation to continue their mission.
