West Bank Farm Outposts Expand Dramatically, Covering Vast Areas
Translated & summarized from Abu Ali Express by baba
Israeli agricultural outposts in the West Bank have expanded to control 1.1 million dunams, over five times the area of existing settlements and nearly a third of Area C. These farms are seen as a strategic buffer, particularly in the Jordan Valley.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- West Bank farms now control 1.1 million dunams, a significant expansion.
- This area is over five times larger than existing Israeli settlements.
- The farms constitute nearly one-third of Area C in the West Bank.
- Expansion is notable in the Jordan Valley, forming a buffer zone.
- Outposts are established on state land with military cooperation.
A significant expansion of Israeli agricultural outposts, known as 'farms,' in the West Bank has been documented, with these outposts now controlling approximately 1.1 million dunams (about 271,800 acres). This area is more than five times the size of existing Israeli settlements in the West Bank and constitutes nearly a third of Area C, the portion of the West Bank under full Israeli control. The article highlights a map illustrating this expansion, with the farms marked in green, Area A (under Palestinian Authority control) in red, and Area B (under Palestinian civil control and Israeli security control) in pink.
The expansion is particularly notable in the Jordan Valley, where these farms are described as forming a crucial buffer zone along a sensitive border that presents challenges for defense. The individuals establishing and maintaining these farms are characterized as farmers, agriculturalists, and Zionist pioneers who are securing land and upholding Israel's vital interests.
The author emphasizes the importance of these outposts, noting their establishment in cooperation with the military on state lands within Area C. The piece concludes by commending those involved in this endeavor and stating they deserve widespread support.
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