Yossi Dagan Vows Rapid Recovery and Expansion of West Bank's Homesh Settlement After Fire Damage
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Yossi Dagan led a security and recovery assessment at the Homesh settlement after fires destroyed homes and infrastructure. About 20 families lost their homes, with others damaged. Efforts are underway to restore utilities and allow residents to return safely. Dagan pledged to rebuild and expand the settlement with government support and community resilience.
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- Yossi Dagan led a recovery assessment at Homesh after overnight fires were contained.
- Approximately 20 families lost homes completely; many others suffered heavy damage.
- Electricity and water infrastructure were severely damaged and are being repaired.
- Some families will return soon; displaced residents are housed in Har Bracha temporarily.
- Government and community efforts focus on rapid rebuilding and expansion of Homesh.
- Strong public support and donations are aiding reconstruction and recovery plans.
Yossi Dagan, head of the Shomron Regional Council, conducted a situation assessment at the Homesh settlement (Havat Gilad) on Sunday morning following overnight firefighting efforts that contained multiple fire outbreaks. The meeting included local leadership, security forces, firefighting teams, and representatives from the IDF, Home Front Command, Central Command, and the Judea and Samaria Division. Dagan reported that about 20 families lost their homes entirely, with many others suffering significant damage. Critical infrastructure, including electricity and water systems, was severely damaged.
Dagan emphasized that all involved parties are focused on swiftly returning residents to their homes and rehabilitating the settlement. He stated that some families will be allowed to return in the coming days as safety and infrastructure repairs progress. Currently, displaced families are being temporarily housed in Har Bracha, with full support including food and essential services. Efforts are underway to restore electricity and water, and to provide administrative services such as ID and passport renewals.
Despite the extensive damage, Dagan expressed confidence in the community's resilience and the settlement's future growth. He highlighted the strong support from the Israeli public, including significant donations and government coordination for property assessments and reconstruction planning. Dagan concluded by affirming the commitment to rebuild Homesh larger and stronger, overcoming past challenges and terrorism incidents, and strengthening the community's pioneering spirit.
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