Israeli Hilltop Activists Credit Settlements for Security Improvement in Al-Mu'ayer Village

Israeli hilltop activists claim that the establishment of farms and settlement points around the Palestinian village of Al-Mu'ayer in the Binyamin region has significantly improved security and reduced terrorism originating from the village. Historically, Al-Mu'ayer was considered one of the most hostile villages in the area, with frequent attacks including stone-throwing, Molotov cocktail assaults on vehicles along the Alon road, bomb placements, and other terror acts.

The activists attribute the security change to the creation of farms such as "Malakhi HaShalom," "Gal Yosef," and "Te'ena" east of the Alon road, followed by the establishment of the "Or Nachman" hilltop west of the village. These developments prevented further Palestinian construction and created a continuous Israeli presence around Al-Mu'ayer. Despite facing violence including arson, attacks on shepherds, bomb placements, infiltration attempts, and shootings, the settlement at Or Nachman has grown to house four families.

According to the activists, terrorist activities linked to Al-Mu'ayer have sharply declined, allowing freer movement on the Alon road and nearby routes. However, hostile acts such as poisoning grazing lands still occur. The activists emphasize that the Israeli settlement presence directly impacts regional security, transforming Al-Mu'ayer from a terror hotspot into a quiet village living peacefully. They highlighted the shift from a terror center that terrorized local communities to a small, deterred village surrounded by over five settlement points.