Nachala movement sets up temporary outpost near Gaza border, then leaves

The Nachala movement established a temporary settlement point near Sderot for families aiming to settle in Gaza. They left the outpost on November 10 after a request by authorities, without clashes.

The Nachala movement established last night (Tuesday) a temporary settlement point for the "Pioneers of Gaza" core group near Sderot, about a year after the establishment of the first site near Shavei Darom. The families settled in the area after a three-week stay in the Shimhoni Forest, from which they were asked to move by the Jewish National Fund (KKL). According to the movement, the immediate goal of the families is to move to settlement in the community of Nisanit, and to promote the establishment of a new neighborhood for Sderot in the areas of Beit Hanoun, in accordance with the vision of Mayor Alon Davidi. Chairwoman of the Nachala movement, Daniella Weiss, stated: "Today, Knesset members swear allegiance in Jerusalem, but the real test of this loyalty is in the field. A true oath of allegiance means a practical return and settlement in the Gaza Strip." In parallel, a separate initiative took place in Area C opposite Jericho, where 13 Jewish families intended to occupy eight buildings. The IDF Central Command denied prior knowledge of the move. A military source said that no force was present to secure the families, and that the civilians were armed with weapons not received from the IDF.