In brief
Israel’s far‑right government has reinstated the settlement of Kadim, a former outpost sealed in 2005, with thirty pioneer families arriving from Tel Aviv under military escort. The ceremony, attended by high‑level officials, signals a broader campaign to rebuild the West Bank’s evacuated outposts ahead of the October elections. Palestinian residents near Jenin recall the original eviction and now fear the new military bases, roads and demolition of local businesses. While international law deems the expansion illegal, state‑funded infrastructure supports the settlers, heightening local tensions and raising questions about the future of Palestinian‑Israeli negotiations.
Israel’s far‑right government has reinstated the settlement of Kadim, a former outpost sealed in 2005, with thirty pioneer families arriving from Tel Aviv under military escort.
The ceremony, attended by high‑level officials including the finance minister and the Knesset speaker, signals a broader campaign to rebuild the West Bank’s evacuated outposts ahead of the October elections.
Palestinian residents near Jenin recall the original eviction and now fear the new military bases, roads and demolition of local businesses, describing a climate of fear and uncertainty.
Although international law deems the expansion illegal, state‑funded infrastructure and supervisory bodies support the settlers, intensifying local tensions and raising questions about the future of Palestinian‑Israeli negotiations.
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