The Israeli government is poised to make a landmark decision that could significantly reshape the residential landscape in Judea and Samaria. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is planning the legalization of 22 communities in the area.
Touted as a major strategic shift, the plan aims to solidify the Jewish presence in the region by formalizing long-established communities and paving the way for new building initiatives.
The most notable development in the proposal is the inclusion of Homesh and Sa-Nur. Homesh would gain formal recognition as an official community, while Sa-Nur—currently uninhabited—would be reopened to Jewish development.
Smotrich stated: “We continue to lead a revolution of normalization and regulation in the settlement enterprise. Instead of hiding and apologizing, we raise the flag, build, and settle. This is another significant step on the road to de facto sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.”
The road to full sovereignty moves forward!! It is wonderful that these Northern Shomron communities will be regulated. However, let’s not forget about the Gush Katif evacuees. While many have successfully rebuilt their lives and livelihoods they still remain deeply affected by the loss of their homes and the overall devastating and humiliating experience of being evacuated by their own people on that fateful day in 2005. They long for HOME and we support their cause.