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Finance Minister Smotrich Orders Immediate Aid After Gilad Farm Fire
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 5 hours ago
What happened
After a major fire at Gilad Farm settlement, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich ordered immediate damage assessment and compensation efforts. The fire, suspected as arson by local officials, destroyed about thirty buildings. Authorities including police and Shin Bet are investigating the incident.
- 01Finance Minister Smotrich orders immediate damage assessment and compensation after Gilad Farm fire.
- 02About thirty buildings, including homes and businesses, were completely destroyed in the fire.
- 03Shomron Regional Council head Yossi Dagan suspects the fire was arson.
- 04Police and Shin Bet are investigating the fire's cause.
- 05Local leaders are providing immediate aid and planning long-term recovery.
- 06Smotrich emphasized commitment to the settlement's growth and security role.
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