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Avigdor Liebermna
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After terror attack, Lieberman pushes to legalize victim's outpost

Citing historic connection between settling land and security, Defense Minister moves to legalize Havat Gilad, establish recognized settlement where Rabbi Raziel Shevah lost his life in a drive-by shooting.

Five days after the shooting attack that claimed the life of Rabbi Raziel Shevah near the illegal West Bank outpost Havat Gilad, Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman submitted a proposal to the government on Sunday to legalize the outpost and recognize it as a full-fledged settlement.

 

 

The proposal calls for advancing the establishment of a new recognized settlement, on Israeli owned land, which will be part of the Samaria Regional Council and absorb residents who already live on private land in the area.

 

The proposal authorizes the Minister of Defense to appoint the relevant parties to carry out all the necessary legal and infrastructure work, including finding an appropriate location and drawing up a plan for the settlement.

 

Raziel Shevach with his wife Yael
Raziel Shevach with his wife Yael

 

In order to proceed with the plan, the Ministry of Defense must first sift through the various plots of land to determine which of them are indeed owned by Jews.

 

Forty-two families live in the Havat Gilad outpost, established in 2002 as a response to the murder of Gilad Zar. After the murder, his father purchased the land on which the outpost currently sits. However, the access roads leading to some of the plots were constructed on disputed land.

 

Terror victim Raziel Shevach
Terror victim Raziel Shevach

 

Speaking about the historic Zionist connection between settlements and security, Lieberman said, "Today as well, Jewish settlements contribute to securing the borders and the homeland; I hope that all the relevant parties act as soon as possible to advance the move."

 

Yael, the victim's widow, said: "We heard about the initiative and that things are moving forward, and we want to show our appreciation and back the government and Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman. They should continue on this path and see it through, so that we can see the results and see a measure of comfort through building and rebirth. We hope this takes place as soon as possible."

 

 


פרסום ראשון: 01.15.18, 09:50
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