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“It’s time to wean ourselves off the Oslo mindset and terminology"
During A tour in Binyamin, Minister Chikli called to abandon the A, B, and C divisions, emphasized the importance of farms on the ground, and expressed support for the settlers.
The tour was accompanied by Deputy Council Head Hanna Itach and teams from the Hilltop Youth Department and the Land Department, who presented to the minister the council’s activities with the youth, alongside the day-to-day challenges in the field and the responses developed in recent years.
During the tour, the minister visited the “Tel Talpiyot" farm and the “Tzur Levavi" farm, where he spoke directly with residents and heard about the situation on the ground in light of recent events in the area. He later also took part in a ceremony marking the establishment of the new community of “Ma’oz Tzur."
Chikli called for abandoning the approach based on the division into Areas A, B, and C, and said that practical action on the ground is what matters: “What wins is sheep and agriculture-not declarations and talk."
The minister also noted that the farms are a significant factor in changing the reality on the ground and emphasized the importance of focusing on strategic, controlling points to strengthen security and Israeli presence.
At the same time, Chikli warned against acts of violence and called to avoid them despite the provocations and violence from the other side. According to him, such incidents harm the settlement enterprise and serve as a tool in the hands of the enemy.
“The farm enterprise is the spearhead of Zionism today-it is creating a revolution on the ground and must be continued with full force," he said, adding that it represents a continuation of the path of leaders such as Yigal Allon and Yitzhak Tabenkin.
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Covert cabinet decision: 34 new communities in Judea and Samaria
Israel’s Security Cabinet reportedly approved 34 new communities in Judea and Samaria in a confidential move aimed at avoiding US pressure during the Iran conflict.
Israel's Security Cabinet has covertly approved the establishment of 34 new communities in Judea and Samaria, i24NEWS reported on Thursday.
According to the report, the sweeping move was kept highly confidential to evade American pressure during the campaign against Iran.
According to the details, this would be the largest number of communities approved at once, with 69 communities having been approved in several different decisions so far. With the approval of the new plan, the total number is expected to increase to 103.
The locations of the approved communities are distant; some are deep in areas A and B, where the IDF seldom operates, and their defense would require significant security preparations.
Among the approved communities is Noa, south of Ganim and Kadim, near Qabatiya, an Emek Dotan, which will connect Sa-Nur, Homesh, and Shavei Shomron.
Sources who spoke with i24NEWS said that the IDF Chief of Staff, who was present at the cabinet session, did not outright oppose the move on the diplomatic level, but did express professional reservations due to personnel limitations.
The military requested that the decision's implementation be gradual and spread out over time to allow for the defense preparations, but this position was not accepted, and the decision passed.
The main reason the decision was kept under wraps was the desire to avoid heavy diplomatic pressure from the US administration, especially amid the conflict in Iran.
It was further reported that, as part of the decision, the cabinet approved the establishment of energy, water, and electric infrastructure even before the completion of land regulation procedures. This is a significant policy change designed to accelerate the establishment of the settlements and ensure their immediate survival in the area.
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History in Binyamin: New community 'Ma'oz Tzur' inaugurated
The new community overlooks Route 433, one of the main routes connecting Jerusalem and central Israel.
In a festive ceremony attended by senior officials, a new community in western Binyamin was inaugurated on Thursday.
Among those present were Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi, Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli, Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman, Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen, Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, Amana Chairman Ze’ev (Zambish) Hever, Settlement Division (WZO) Chairman Yishai Merling, Israel’s Ambassador to Panama Ezra Cohen, and additional Members of Knesset.
Defense Minister Israel Katz sent a recorded message, stating: “The establishment of a new community is a true day of celebration-not only for you, the pioneering families, but for all Israelis and all Zionists, for everyone whose love of the Land of Israel and the People of Israel runs deep. Every time I meet the residents of Judea and Samaria, I am reminded that building communities is the clearest expression of the beauty of the Land of Israel. Here, the concept of developing the land takes on a deeply tangible meaning."
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said: “We are in Binyamin-thirty communities in Binyamin alone have been advanced since this government took office. What is remarkable is that they do not remain on paper or in cabinet decisions; through full partnership, they become roads, temporary housing, permanent homes, families, and children. When you stand here, you understand how this ultimately contributes to the security of Modi’in, Rosh HaAyin, and Kfar Saba."
“We have a strong military arm with significant achievements, alongside a decisive political phase in Judea and Samaria that rejects the idea of dividing the land and establishing a terror state in the heart of the country. There will be a political component that completes the outcome in Gaza, one that expands our borders. There will be a political component in Lebanon that will extend our borders to the Litani River within defensible lines. There will also be a political dimension in Syria, at Mount Hermon and at least within the buffer zone. There is both a military and a political effort, and both reflect courage, faith, and love of the land."
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana said: “What we are doing here today must be clearly stated: much of the world is not with us. Yet we have come, representing a broad cross-section of the government and the Knesset, to declare to the world-this is our land. We are not here as guests, nor are we here temporarily. When we are told to ‘go back to where you came from,’ we answer: we have returned to where we came from. The message from here is clear-we are here to stay for generations."
Amana Secretary-General Ze’ev (Zambish) Hever said: “It is a great privilege to stand here and witness this significant achievement-a dream of many years realized. We are strengthening the communities along Route 443, closing the gap between Modi’in and Beit Horon, and in the coming months, with G-d’s help, we will connect to the Talmonim and Dolev bloc."
Settlement Division Chairman Yishai Merling said: “Our mission now is to provide the tools to transform this caravan neighborhood into a thriving community of hundreds of families. I thank the Government of Israel for taking this historic step, and our partners-especially Binyamin Regional Council Governor Yisrael Ganz-for their leadership and dedication."
Israel’s Ambassador to Panama, Ezra Cohen, said: “Especially in these challenging times, as the people of Israel continue to demonstrate extraordinary resilience, it is an honor to take part in the inauguration of Ma’oz Tzur. This moment reflects a powerful spirit of building, faith, and commitment to the future. Panama stands with Israel and deeply respects its determination to move forward, even in complex circumstances."
The community is situated in a strategic, elevated position overlooking Route 443, one of the main arteries connecting Jerusalem to central Israel. Officials emphasized its security and strategic significance, noting that its establishment is part of a broader effort to strengthen communities as a key component of national security in response to regional threats.
The site already includes full infrastructure, roads, water, and electricity-and the first families have begun moving in, as part of a wider initiative to strengthen the local presence and establish facts on the ground. Of the first 11 families, eight are reservist families, with wives and children settling in while the husbands serve on the front lines.
Binyamin Regional Council Governor Yisrael Ganz said at the ceremony: “We are standing here today in a new community, not an idea, not a plan, but a reality, with roads, electricity, water, and families. Our enemies build terror, while we build life. They seek to attack, and we strengthen our presence. This is a decisive moment. The families arriving now are the pioneers of this generation."
He added, “Anyone who believes the threat is distant should look at the surrounding area. If we are not here, agents of Iran and terrorist organizations will be. It is either us or them-and we are here to prevail."
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