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Israeli Families Reestablish Ganim Settlement in Northern West Bank After 21 Years

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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 3 hours ago

What happened

After 21 years, 30 Israeli families officially reestablished the Ganim settlement in northern West Bank, marking a strategic expansion of Jewish presence supported by government ministers and settler leaders. The move is part of a larger plan to strengthen security and increase population in the region, including establishing a new yeshiva branch. Officials hailed the event as a historic return and a step toward growth and resilience against terrorism.

  • 01Ganim settlement in northern West Bank reestablished after 21 years with 30 families returning.
  • 02Ceremony attended by ministers, Knesset members, rabbis, and settler leaders.
  • 03New branch of Bnei David yeshiva to open in Ganim to strengthen Jewish presence.
  • 04Part of Shomron Council’s plan to build 19 new settlements and bring one million residents.
  • 05Minister Israel Katz highlighted security gains and government backing for settlement expansion.
  • 06Knesset member Yuli Edelstein called it a victory over Israel’s enemies and pledged continued development.

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Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew51 minutes ago
Israeli Families Reestablish Ganim Settlement in Northern West Bank After 21 Years
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
Settlers Renew Settlement in Ganim, Northern West Bank, with Finance Minister Smotrich Present

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