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Jewish Families Settle Eight Homes Near Jericho After Secretive Purchase

On Wednesday, eight Jewish families moved into eight homes on the outskirts of Jericho following a covert property acquisition. The operation was organized by the Nahala movement and supported by the Binyamin Regional Council, with security and accommodation arrangements prepared in advance.

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What happened

  1. 01Eight Jewish families moved into eight homes on the outskirts of Jericho on Wednesday.
  2. 02The covert operation was organized by the Nahala movement with support from the Binyamin Regional Council.
  3. 03The homes are located on state land near the Hasmonean Palaces archaeological site.
  4. 04Organizers stated the properties were purchased secretly at full market price with supporting ownership documents.
  5. 05The property transactions were conducted without the knowledge of the Palestinian Authority.
  6. 06Israel Gantz, Head of the Binyamin Regional Council, stated the move aims to dismantle the Oslo Accords.
  7. 07Daniella Weiss, Chairwoman of the Nahala movement, welcomed the move as a step to renew Jewish presence.

The homes are located on state land within the jurisdiction of the Binyamin Regional Council, near the Hasmonean Palaces archaeological site. Organizers stated that the properties were purchased secretly at full market price, without the knowledge of the Palestinian Authority, and that the transactions are backed by ownership documents.

Israel Gantz, Head of the Binyamin Regional Council and Chairman of the Yesha Council, stated that the move aims to reverse the evacuation of Jericho under the Oslo Accords, declaring that they are dismantling the accords through actions. Daniella Weiss, Chairwoman of the Nahala movement, also welcomed the move, which organizers view as the first step toward renewing Jewish presence in the area.

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