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New Israeli Settlement Eival Established in Northern West Bank Amid Strategic Expansion

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First reported by Arutz Sheva · Jul 16, 2026

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Israeli families, including the Samrelovskys, have begun settling the new Eival community in northern Samaria, marking a key expansion in the West Bank. Supported by Shomron Regional Council head Yossi Dagan, the settlement is part of a government-approved plan to establish 19 new communities in the area.

01First families, including the Samrelovskys, settle in new Eival community in northern West Bank.
02Yitzhak Samrelovsky cites challenges but emphasizes commitment to settling the land.
03Shomron Regional Council head Yossi Dagan calls it a proud Zionist milestone with 600 families planned.
04Eival is part of the 'Hitchabrut Plan' to build 19 new settlements in northern Samaria.
05The plan was approved by the Israeli Security Cabinet led by Bezalel Smotrich and Israel Katz.

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