21 years after the disengagement: the historic move taking place in Samaria

The Samaria Regional Council launched the community of 'Shalem' near Elon Moreh this morning, 21 years after the disengagement. The first families moved into their homes as part of the 'Connection Plan' to establish 19 communities in northern Samaria. Council head Yossi Dagan: '21 years ago they destroyed and expelled us, today we have returned.'

Twenty-one years after the disengagement plan, the Samaria Regional Council is launching a new community called 'Shalem' near Elon Moreh. The founding families moved into their homes this morning (Monday), and an official ceremony is expected at noon with the participation of ministers, Knesset members, and council head Yossi Dagan. The community is the ninth under the 'Connection Plan', which aims to establish 19 new communities in northern Samaria. Dagan said: '21 years ago they destroyed and expelled us, today we have returned.' Residents expressed excitement and linked the location to the biblical heritage of the patriarch Jacob in the Shechem area.