Road Construction Begins Connecting Homesh and Sa-Nur in West Bank

Infrastructure and paving work has commenced on a new road connecting the West Bank settlements of Homesh and Sa-Nur, following six months of initial route clearing. The road, designated "Silat a-Dahr Bypass," is intended to circumvent the Palestinian village of Silat a-Dahr, ensure safe transit between the re-established northern Samaria communities, and enhance security for travelers, security forces, and visitors in the area.

The commencement of these works marks a significant historical milestone in the return of Israeli settlement to northern Samaria, directly following the repeal of the Disengagement Law in the region. The construction signifies a deepening of Jewish presence in the area and the development of infrastructure to support permanent, secure habitation.

Yossi Dagan, Head of the Shomron Regional Council, attended the site and recited a blessing. He stated, "The asphalt paving works on the bypass road connecting Homesh and Sa-Nur have now begun. This is a tremendous breakthrough on the way to renewing large-scale settlement in northern Samaria, alongside the establishment of new communities. I wish to thank the Minister of Defense Israel Katz, the Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich, the Settlement Directorate, the Civil Administration, the Construction Division of the Ministry of Defense, the Samaria and Menashe brigades, Netivei Yisrael, and all partners. We are correcting the history of the State of Israel." Dagan added that northern Samaria will soon host hundreds of thousands of Israelis and become a major urban, transportation, and settlement hub for the country.

Dagan also praised the "pioneering families of Sa-Nur" and the families of the eight communities already established in northern Samaria, with plans to establish eleven more, bringing the total to 19. He expressed his emotion and gratitude to God for reaching this time.