Veteran Settlers Visit New West Bank Outpost, Former Minister Recites Blessing
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
About 60 veteran Israeli settlers, including former ministers Uri Ariel and Efi Eitam, visited the new settlement of Neot Harim in the Benjamin region this week. The settlement, established less than a month ago, was visited by settlers who have a history of establishing communities in Judea and Samaria. Former minister Uri Ariel recited a blessing for the new settlement, and the tour was led by Dvir Shrnarb, whose sister was murdered in a nearby attack. The visit symbolizes the continuation of the settlement movement and development plans in the region.
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- Veteran Israeli settlers, including former ministers, visited the new settlement of Neot Harim in the Benjamin region.
- Former minister Uri Ariel recited the "Shehecheyanu" blessing for the newly established settlement.
- The tour was led by Dvir Shrnarb, whose sister was murdered in a terrorist attack nearby.
- The visit highlights the continuation of the settlement movement and intergenerational connection.
- Neot Harim's establishment is part of a broader plan to expand settlement and develop infrastructure in the Benjamin region.
Approximately 60 veteran Israeli settlers, including former ministers Uri Ariel and Efi Eitam, visited the new settlement of Neot Harim in the western Benjamin region this week. The settlement was established less than a month ago.
The tour was led by Dvir Shrnarb, whose sister Rena Shrnarb was murdered in a terrorist attack near the settlement's location. Shrnarb shared that the settlement was founded near the village from which the attacker who killed his sister originated, emphasizing the deep personal significance of its establishment for him.
During the visit, former minister Uri Ariel recited the "Shehecheyanu" blessing, a Jewish prayer of thanksgiving for new experiences, marking the establishment of the new community. Ariel remarked that the blessing was not just for the new settlement but for the future, intergenerational continuity, and an unstoppable spirit.
Other veteran settlers present included Yehuda Etzion, Haim Kereni, Yoske Manor, Haim Vogel, and Moshe Marhavia, who have been involved in establishing and strengthening settlements in Judea and Samaria over the years. They heard about Neot Harim's establishment and development plans, part of an initiative by the Benjamin Regional Council to bolster the western Benjamin area.
Yisrael Gantz, Head of the Benjamin Regional Council and Chairman of the Yesha Council, highlighted the intergenerational meeting, stating that seeing the founding generation witness the continuation of their vision by young families is deeply moving. He added that Neot Harim's establishment is part of a broader plan to expand settlement and develop infrastructure and public institutions in the Benjamin region.
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