Jewish Families Secretly Move Into New Homes Near Jericho
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Jewish families have secretly moved into newly purchased homes on the outskirts of Jericho, near the Hasmonean palaces, in a neighborhood named Tamarim. The move was expedited due to fears of Palestinian Authority intervention and the death penalty for land sales to Jews. The Nahala movement organized the acquisition, keeping details secret until the last moment. Leaders hope to replicate this success in Gaza and emphasize the importance of re-establishing Jewish presence and preserving historical sites in the area.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Jewish families secretly moved into new homes near Jericho, a neighborhood named Tamarim.
- The move was expedited due to fears of Palestinian Authority intervention and land sale penalties.
- The Chairman of the Nahala movement of the Nahala movement organized the secret purchase and move.
- Shmuel and Rashi Gazit described the surprise nature of the move and local neighborly reception.
- Leaders hope to replicate this settlement model in Gaza and emphasize historical connection.
- Yisrael Gantz highlighted the importance of establishing a community and preserving heritage.
Jewish families have secretly moved into newly purchased homes on the outskirts of Jericho, near the Hasmonean palaces, in a neighborhood named Tamarim (Date Palms) neighborhood. The move was expedited due to concerns about the Palestinian Authority's death penalty for land sales to Jews and the potential for the Palestinian Authority to seize the properties. The Chairman of the Nahala movement, chairman of the Nahala movement, stated that the purchase details were kept secret to protect the sellers. The families were only informed of their destination during a briefing at Mitzpe Jericho, where they were shown pictures of the houses before descending to their new homes.
Shmuel and Rashi Gazit, founders of the neighborhood, described the surprise nature of the move, with initial contact made only three weeks prior and a list of required items provided a week before. Rashi Gazit expressed readiness for such "deployments," stating they "always have the equipment ready at home for any mission." The Gazits, who previously lived in Hebron, noted that the move occurred without confrontation, with the IDF providing security and local neighbors offering assistance.
One of the houses is named "Salomon House" after Yoel Moshe Salomon, who attempted to purchase land in the Jericho area before co-founding Petah Tikva. Shmuel Gazit sees this move as a replication of a successful model in Hebron and hopes for similar actions in Gaza. Yisrael Gantz, head of the Binyamin Regional Council and chairman of the Yesha Council, emphasized the return to Jericho as connecting Jewish roots to the future, highlighting the need to preserve historical and archaeological sites threatened by the Palestinian Authority.
The families are currently in a transitional phase, occupying the homes which were previously used as vacation properties and feature amenities like fruit orchards and a spring. They are awaiting a permanent group of families to establish a full community. Young resident Neta Gazit expressed a broader hope for increased Jewish settlement across Israel.
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