Israel Re-establishes Rapid Response Teams in Northern Samaria Settlements

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have begun forming rapid response teams in the recently re-established Jewish settlements of northern Samaria. Local residents are volunteering for two-day training courses focused on weapons handling, marksmanship, and emergency procedures. The first training exercises took place in the settlement of Sa-Nur, according to the Shomron Regional Council's press service. Among the volunteers for the Sa-Nur unit is Yossi Dagan, head of the Shomron Regional Council, who returned to live in the settlement after a 21-year absence following its evacuation. Also joining the unit are Akiva Smotrich, Ze'ev Wassertail, and David Fadida, who lived in Sa-Nur before its evacuation and have returned this year as part of the "Revival Program." Yehoshua Levnon, head of the local settlement committee and a reservist, is also among the volunteers. The IDF is providing weapons and equipment, with additional supplies funded by donors, including the American organization One Israel Fund. Dagan stated that the creation of these rapid response teams aims to ensure the safety of residents and support the continued development of the rebuilt settlements.