Religious Zionism Party Invites Public to Tour West Bank Settlements During Sukkot Holiday
The Religious Zionism party is organizing a tour of dozens of new farms and settlements in the West Bank during the intermediate days of the Sukkot holiday, inviting the public to witness the "settlement revolution" firsthand. The initiative, coordinated with the Union of Farms, aims to showcase the agricultural and building efforts in the region.
Visitors will have the opportunity to meet farmers and settlers, explore agricultural areas, and experience the development in the area. Festive events are planned at selected farms throughout the holiday, featuring children's activities, live performances, workshops, kosher food stalls, and coffee carts, along with sukkahs for visitors.
To enhance the experience, the Religious Zionism party has developed a special app that outlines eight different routes across the West Bank, including areas like southern Hebron, Gush Etzion, Samaria, and Benjamin. Upon registration, users receive an SMS with a direct link, precise navigation points for Waze, and arrival instructions. The app also includes short videos, family-friendly puzzles, and a system for collecting digital currency during the tours.
Access to the sites is designed to be simple and accessible for all family vehicles. All activities, event locations, and tour routes have been coordinated with the IDF, Israel Police, Border Police, and security and rescue agencies to ensure a safe and peaceful experience.
Finance Minister and Deputy Defense Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated, "We invite all of Israel to come during Sukkot and see with their own eyes the settlement revolution we are carrying out in Judea and Samaria. A revolution of Zionism, values, love of the land, a revolution of security." He emphasized that the settlements provide a security buffer for all of Israel and encouraged people to "feel the security this settlement provides you."