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Jewish Families Secretly Purchase Homes, Settle in Jericho

Jewish families have secretly purchased and moved into homes on the outskirts of Jericho, establishing a new neighborhood called "Dates." The Nachala Movement organized the purchase, prioritizing secrecy to protect Arab sellers from the Palestinian Authority.

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  1. 01Jewish families have secretly purchased and settled in homes on the outskirts of Jericho.
  2. 02The Nachala Movement organized the secret purchase to protect Arab sellers from the Palestinian Authority.
  3. 03The new neighborhood is named "Dates" and is located near the ancient Hasmonean Palaces.
  4. 04The families reported a peaceful entry, with military protection and welcoming Arab neighbors.
  5. 05Officials view the settlement as a reconnection to Jewish heritage and a step toward future development.

The families found the properties to be former vacation homes and reported a peaceful integration with military protection and welcoming Arab neighbors. Officials highlighted the move as a reconnection to Jewish heritage and a step towards future development.

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