New Israeli Settlement 'Rum Gilil' Established in Northern Samaria
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
A new Israeli settlement named "Rum Gilil" was established in northern Samaria on Thursday, marking the 11th settlement in the region within a year. The settlement is situated on land previously used for attacks on Kibbutz Merav. Minister Amichai Chikli and Shomron Regional Council Head Yossi Dagan attended the ceremony, with Dagan envisioning the settlement growing into a large city connecting Samaria and Gilil. The establishment is part of a broader plan to create 19 new settlements in northern Samaria.
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- New Israeli settlement "Rum Gilil" established in northern Samaria on Thursday.
- The settlement is the 11th in Samaria in less than a year and the third this week.
- Minister Amichai Chikli called the establishment an "unprecedented settlement revolution."
- Yossi Dagan envisions "Rum Gilil" becoming a "huge city" connecting Samaria and Gilil.
- The settlement is part of the Shomron Regional Council's "Connection Program" for 19 new settlements.
- The area was previously used to fire on Israeli communities like Kibbutz Merav.
A new Israeli settlement, "Rum Gilil," was officially established on Thursday in the northern Samaria region, on land previously used to fire upon Kibbutz Merav. The establishment marks the 11th settlement to be founded in Samaria in under a year and the third this week. The first families have already moved into their new homes in the settlement, located near Malkishua and Kibbutz Merav, east of Ganim and Kadim, overlooking the Valley of the Springs.
The ceremony was attended by Minister Amichai Chikli, Head of the Shomron Regional Council Yossi Dagan, the founding families, and representatives from nearby settlements and kibbutzim, including Ein Harod, Tirat Tzvi, Kibbutz Merav, and Ma'ale Gilboa. Minister Chikli described the event as an "unprecedented settlement revolution," emphasizing the area's rich historical and biblical heritage. He praised the young settlers for their commitment to establishing a life in the region.
Yossi Dagan stated that the new settlement is just the beginning and envisions it growing into a "huge city" that will connect the Gilil and Samaria regions. He highlighted that the settlement is being built on land from which terrorists previously fired on Israeli communities, asserting that its establishment strengthens Israeli presence and security. Dagan also mentioned that the area has 3,500 dunams available for future construction, aiming to link Samaria, the Valley of the Springs, Gilil, and the Galilee.
The establishment of Rum Gilil is part of the Shomron Regional Council's "Connection Program," which plans to create 19 new settlements in northern Samaria, replacing four settlements evacuated during the disengagement. This initiative is also linked to the "Million in Samaria" plan and is being advanced in cooperation with the Amona organization and the Settlement Division. The move is intended to reinforce Israeli control in a strategically important area with historical and security significance, following decisions by the Israeli cabinet and government, led by Ministers Israel Katz and Bezalel Smotrich, and Council Head Yossi Dagan.
Representatives from neighboring kibbutzim expressed their support and pride. Harel Ben Ari from Ein Harod saw the new settlers as a continuation of Zionist pioneering efforts. Levi Givon from Kibbutz Merav recalled the long-held dream of expanding settlements in the area. Noam Eldar, a resident representative, shared the personal journey of seeking a greater challenge and becoming part of this new settlement initiative, emphasizing the dream of connecting Gilil and Samaria.
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