Israeli Settlement Rachlim Marks 33 Years Since Founding
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
The settlement of Rachlim in Samaria is celebrating 33 years since its founding, established in memory of terror victims Yitzhak Rofeh and Rachela Druck. The community began as a temporary site after a 1991 attack and has since grown into a permanent settlement with ongoing development. Residents continue to honor the memory of the victims as they mark the anniversary.
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- The settlement of Rachlim in Samaria is celebrating its 33rd anniversary.
- It was founded in memory of terror victims Yitzhak Rofeh and Rachela Druck.
- The settlement began as a temporary site following a 1991 terror attack.
- Rachlim has since grown into a permanent community with ongoing development.
- Residents continue memorial events for the victims.
The settlement of Rachlim in the Samaria region is celebrating its 33rd anniversary. The community was established in the wake of a 1991 terror attack that claimed the lives of bus driver Yitzhak Rofeh and Rachela Druck, a resident of Shilo. The settlement, named in their memory, began as a temporary encampment.
Initially, friends of Rachela Druck were permitted by the IDF to stay in the area for the seven-day mourning period. However, this temporary presence evolved into a permanent settlement. About a month later, following another attack near Ofra, mobile homes were brought to the site. These structures remained permanently, reportedly due to a decision by Moshe Arens, who held a relevant position at the time.
Rachlim, part of the Amanah settlement bloc in Samaria, has continued to grow over the years. Nine years after its formal recognition, construction and development are ongoing, including new residential neighborhoods. The Amanah movement has guided Rachlim's development since its inception.
Alongside its physical expansion, the residents maintain memorial events for Yitzhak Rofeh and Rachela Druck as part of the annual anniversary commemorations. "In Rachlim, we continue to grow, blessed be God, while simultaneously continuing to remember," residents stated.