Young Israelis Establish New Outpost to Reclaim Area Deemed Abandoned Since Oslo Accords
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Young Israelis have established a new outpost named "Or Benjamin" in the Wadi Zarqa area, previously neglected since the Oslo Accords. Led by Yiftach and Efrat Quinn, they aim to increase Jewish presence and activity to change the political reality on the ground. The initiative includes a hiking app to attract visitors and has reportedly improved security, though residents face challenging living conditions and opposition from local Arabs. They are now fundraising to build permanent infrastructure and expand the settlement.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Young Israelis established the "Or Benjamin" outpost in Wadi Zarqa, aiming to counter the Oslo Accords.
- Residents believe establishing facts on the ground is key to changing political reality.
- A hiking app was developed to increase Jewish presence and tourism in the area.
- The new outpost has reportedly enhanced security in surrounding communities.
- Residents live in basic conditions and are fundraising for permanent infrastructure.
- The group faces opposition from local Arabs attempting to disrupt their activities.
A group of young Israelis, led by Yiftach and Efrat Quinn, has established a new outpost called "Or Benjamin" in the Wadi Zarqa region, located in the Talmon bloc of the Benjamin region. This area, rich with springs and previously neglected since the Oslo Accords, was designated as Area B. The residents believe that changing the political reality in the region can only be achieved through establishing facts on the ground.
The initiative began about six months ago when the Quinns, along with other idealistic young people, decided to settle the area. The outpost is named after Sgt. Maj. Binyamin Meir Arli, who studied with Yiftach Quinn. Efrat Quinn stated that their goal is to "cancel the Oslo Accords" by increasing Jewish presence and activity in the area, asserting that "the political reality will change on its own" as Jews return to live, hike, and be present in the Wadi.
To connect the public with the region, Yiftach Quinn developed a dedicated hiking app for Wadi Zarqa, which helps visitors navigate to its numerous springs and hidden spots. This app has reportedly attracted many families and hikers, increasing Jewish presence and enhancing security in the surrounding roads and communities.
Despite facing challenges, including attempts by local Arabs to disrupt their activities, the residents of Or Benjamin are determined. They are currently living in basic conditions without essential infrastructure like electricity and running water, and travel on rough dirt roads. The group has launched a campaign to raise funds to deepen their roots, absorb more families, and build permanent infrastructure to transform the outpost into a thriving settlement.
"We are on the front line here, putting our heart and soul into protecting our land," said Yiftach and Efrat Quinn. They are calling for public support to help make Wadi Zarqa a permanent, flourishing settlement and return Area B to Jewish hands.
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