Bedouin Families Evacuate Homes Near New Jericho Settlement Amidst IDF Security Concerns
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Two Bedouin families have evacuated their homes near a new Jewish settlement outside Jericho, with the IDF stating they will prevent Jewish takeover of the abandoned properties. Twenty Jewish families moved into eight houses on Wednesday, claiming legal purchase, which has required the IDF to reassign combat units for security. Settlers expressed confidence in the military's protection, while the IDF confirmed ongoing security operations and escorts for the new residents.
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- Two Bedouin families abandoned homes near a new Jewish settlement outside Jericho.
- The IDF will prevent Jewish individuals from occupying the vacated Bedouin homes.
- Twenty Jewish families moved into eight houses claimed to be legally purchased.
- The new settlement activity has required the IDF to reassign three combat companies.
- The Nahala movement stated IDF-escorted convoys run every two hours for settlers.
Two Bedouin families residing near a new Jewish settlement on the outskirts of Jericho have recently abandoned their homes under unclear circumstances. The IDF stated on Saturday that they attempted to dissuade the families from leaving but were unsuccessful. The military now plans to prevent Jewish individuals from taking over the vacated homes.
On Wednesday afternoon, 20 Jewish families moved into eight houses that the Nahala movement claims were legally purchased, with the support of the Benjamin Regional Council. These homes are located in Area C, near the ancient Hasmonean Palaces archaeological site, and the new Jewish presence aims to safeguard the location. The final house was reportedly purchased last Saturday.
The acquisition process was conducted discreetly, with even the spouses of those involved reportedly surprised by the move. Tachya Peles, who relocated to Jericho from Gush Etzion, mentioned she only learned of the destination shortly before arriving, stating, "We knew it was about land redemption but didn't know exactly where. Only at the last moment did we understand the scale of the event."
The IDF emphasized that the event was not coordinated with the military. However, soldiers are present and are required to secure the area and escort settlers to and from the houses. Since the Israelis occupied the homes, the army has had to reassign three combat companies, originally intended for intercepting smuggling along the Jordan border and other security operations, to this new security mission.
"We are not afraid," said Emmanuel Weiss, a member of the group that settled in the purchased homes. "The army is in constant contact with us. They are here among the houses and guarding us. They escort us in convoys that arrive here several times a day." Shmuel Gazit, part of the acquisition team, added, "The army is the sovereign in the area, and as such, it secures all Jews in Judea and Samaria. We made this purchase on our own initiative, and I think the army is pleased with what we are doing. In the end, we renewed the Jewish settlement in Jericho."
According to the Nahala movement, IDF-escorted convoys depart every two hours from 6:00 AM to midnight. Additionally, since Wednesday, IDF forces have conducted situation assessments and patrols in the area.
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