Farm Owners Endorse Finance Minister Smotrich Days Before Election
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Over 100 farm owners sent a letter of support to Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, praising his work in strengthening settlements, security, and governance in Judea and Samaria. The letter, published days before the election, highlighted Smotrich's role in promoting construction, expanding settlements, and combating terrorism. The signatories expressed their appreciation and concern for the future of settlements.
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- Over 100 farm owners endorsed Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich days before the election.
- The letter praised Smotrich for strengthening settlements, security, and governance.
- Signatories cited progress in construction, community regulation, and infrastructure development.
- The farm owners expressed concern for the future of settlements in Judea and Samaria.
- They credited Smotrich with shifting policy towards settlement expansion and Israeli control.
Over 100 farm owners published a letter of support for Finance Minister and Religious Zionism party chairman Bezalel Smotrich over the weekend, just three days before the upcoming elections. The letter expressed gratitude to Smotrich for his efforts in strengthening settlement, security, and governance, and for changing the reality on the ground.
The farm owners addressed their letter to residents of Benjamin, Samaria, Judea, and all who love the Land of Israel, stating they are acting out of deep responsibility for the future of settlements, their security, and the strengthening of Jewish presence in Judea and Samaria. They specifically thanked Smotrich for his work, noting that under his leadership as Finance Minister and Minister of Defense in recent years, there has been a significant shift in policy towards settlements and Israel's presence in the area.
The letter detailed Smotrich's achievements, including strengthening settlements through promoting construction, regulating communities, developing infrastructure, and expanding settlements. They also credited him with enhancing security and governance by combating terrorism, strengthening enforcement, and increasing Israel's capacity to operate and defend its lands. The signatories highlighted a move from a policy of maintaining the status quo to one of growth, construction, and deepening Israeli control.
Concluding the letter, the farm owners expressed their appreciation for Smotrich's actions, determination, and commitment to the principles of settlement, security, and holding onto the Land of Israel. They acknowledged that the path ahead is long and the tasks are many, but affirmed that the direction is clear: strengthening settlements and continuing to shape reality on the ground.
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