They won't stop us: Following the attack in Havat Gilad, hundreds of settlers plan to arrive in the area

Following the attack in Havat Gilad in which Maj. Yuval Ezra and Binyahu Malet were killed, organizers are arranging a large-scale hiking initiative in the area this coming Friday. Hundreds of settlers are expected to participate, aiming to demonstrate a presence on the ground and convey a message that terror will not disrupt the way of life in Judea and Samaria.

Following the severe attack in Havat Gilad last weekend, in which Maj. Yuval Ezra and Binyahu Malet were killed, a broad initiative is being organized by hiking groups from across the country, alongside residents of Judea and Samaria, to hold a series of extensive hikes this coming Friday in the area. Hundreds of settlers plan to arrive near the site of the attack. According to the organizers, public response has been particularly high, and hundreds of participants are expected. In the coming day, the organizers intend to contact military and security authorities to obtain the necessary approvals for coordinating and securing the hikes in the area. Those close to the organizers emphasize that the goal of the step is not to create friction or confrontations with the Palestinian population, but rather a clear statement of increasing presence on the ground. In their view, the central message is that no terror event will cause the cessation of hikes or harm the way of life in Judea and Samaria. MK Amit Halevi (Likud), who is in contact with the hiking groups and organizers, commented on the initiative and said that there is a need to change approach and to build, settle, and hike also in Areas A and B, while dismantling the threat of the Palestinian Authority.