New West Bank Settlements Aim to Solidify Jewish Control

Residents of the Yitzhar settlement in the West Bank have established four new settlement points in the "Gush Kana" area, aiming to create a contiguous Jewish presence and counter Palestinian territorial aspirations. This initiative, spanning the area between Yitzhar and Emmanuel, is seen by its proponents as a successful effort to "reclaim" land that was designated under the Oslo Accords as "Area B" and intended by Yasser Arafat to connect Palestinian cities.

Over the past year and a half, young families have moved into the area, establishing "Mevo Kana," "Tzon Aviezer," and "Kfar Ro'im," the latter named in memory of Bnei'hu Melt. These outposts are intended to create a strategic bloc and prevent Palestinian territorial contiguity.

Now, the settlers are launching a crowdfunding campaign to raise funds for essential infrastructure, including an access road and a solar-powered electricity system, before the upcoming winter. They emphasize the need to solidify their presence and prepare for the arrival of more families.

"This vision has been in our minds for 20 years," said Yisrael Itzkovich, a resident of Yitzhar and one of the initiative's founders. "We knew we couldn't leave this area empty. We knew if we weren't there, the enemy would be there." He added that the settlers are "building lives here" and that their presence is "returning these lands to our hands."

The campaign, titled "Breaking into Gush Kana - Establishing Facts on the Ground," aims to raise hundreds of thousands of shekels to ensure the continued control and development of the area. "This is an opportunity for every lover of the Land of Israel to buy a share in building the land, to be an active partner in redeeming land, and to ensure that the area between Yitzhar and Emmanuel remains in Jewish hands forever," stated Oz Yehuda Rom, a resident.