New Jewish Settlement Near Jericho Displaces Bedouin Families, Strains IDF Resources
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Approximately 20 Jewish families occupied eight purchased buildings near Jericho, leading to the displacement of two Bedouin families. The IDF has redeployed three combat platoons to secure the new settlement and prevent the Bedouin families from returning. The Nachala movement reported that secured convoys are escorting settlers to the site, which was acquired without prior army coordination.
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- 20 Jewish families occupied 8 purchased buildings near Jericho, displacing 2 Bedouin families.
- IDF redeployed 3 combat platoons to secure the new settlement and prevent Bedouin return.
- The settlement was established without prior coordination with the IDF.
- Secured convoys are escorting settlers to the site every two hours.
- The homes were acquired legally through the Nachala movement and Binyamin Council.
A new Jewish settlement established on the outskirts of Jericho has already impacted the local situation, leading to the departure of two Bedouin families and prompting the IDF to redeploy forces to prevent their return. The move began Wednesday when approximately 20 Jewish families occupied eight buildings purchased in the area, located in Area C near the Hasmonean Palaces site. The families entered the properties without prior coordination with the IDF, creating a new security reality.
In response, three IDF combat platoons have been diverted from their regular duties, including interdiction of smuggling along the Jordan border, to secure the new Jewish residents and the access routes. The IDF stated that attempts were made to dissuade the two Bedouin families from leaving, but they departed nonetheless. Military efforts are now focused on preventing other individuals from occupying the vacated homes.
The Jewish families are receiving military escort and security. According to the Nachala movement, secured convoys depart for the area every two hours from morning until midnight. Settler Emanuel Weiss confirmed soldiers are present and escorting arriving convoys. Shmuel Gazit, who was involved in the purchase team, noted the initiative came from the settlers and was not pre-coordinated with the army. The purchasers, with the support of the Binyamin Regional Council and the Nachala movement, claim the homes were legally acquired. The security forces now face the challenge of managing the consequences of this settlement on their operational activities in the region.
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