The brigadier general who decided to establish a kibbutz after nearly 29 years

Gal Shochami, a reserve brigadier general after 32 years of service in the IDF, is founding a new kibbutz in the Arad Valley – the first in 29 years. At the Globes Kibbutz Growth Conference, he spoke about a shared economy, agriculture, renewable energy, and integrating religious and secular residents.

Gal Shochami, a reserve brigadier general who retired after 32 years of service in the IDF, is set to establish a new kibbutz in the Arad Valley – the first in 29 years in Israel. At the Globes Kibbutz Growth Conference, he said that the group, "Yachad – Adam ve'Adama" (Together – People and Land), plans a shared economy including advanced agriculture, renewable energy, and a visitor center. Shochami emphasized the integration of religious and secular individuals as a core value, stating that "the moral ethical duty is to find a new way." He noted that the group is in contact with Bedouin entities in the area for future cooperation. The article is based on an interview at the conference sponsored by Discount Bank, Doral, Nadav B. Logistics, the Kibbutz Movement, the Kibbutz Industry Association, Kama Fund, and with the participation of the Israel Electric Corporation.