Last week, Israeli Immigration and Absorption Minister Ofir Sofer conducted a significant work tour of Samaria settlements, accompanied by the head of the Samaria Regional Council, Yossi Dagan.
During their visit to Baruchin, Rabbah, and Barkan, they met with immigrants from France and Ukraine who had acquired Israeli citizenship and were now residing in Samaria. Minister Sofer and Council Head Dagan reached a mutual agreement on a comprehensive plan for the Ravva settlement, which was solidified after their visit to the immigrants' caravan neighborhood in Ravva.
Minister Sofer engaged in discussions with families who had immigrated from Ukraine to Samaria in the past year and assured them of his commitment to resolving bureaucratic challenges and assisting in their optimal integration.
Israeli Settlements and International Law https://t.co/3RqOWfbDRt
— Shoshana🦁🌞 (@Shoshana51728) July 28, 2023
The crux of Nathaniel Berman’s clownish argument in support of his claim that “settlements” in Judea and Samaria are illegal under international law is “the UN and ICC say so.” He’s wrong. Simply put, the…
He praised the commendable efforts carried out for years in Samaria to encourage immigration and facilitate the absorption of immigrants, particularly war refugees from Ukraine. Despite the integration difficulties, there have been remarkable successes in Samaria, largely attributed to the support and dedication of Samaria residents. Minister Sofer promised Council Head Dagan to collaborate on a comprehensive work plan to further aid the absorption of Ukrainian immigrants in Samaria.
Council Head Dagan, during the tour, expressed Samaria's readiness to welcome thousands of families, considering it a national responsibility that the residents of Samaria willingly undertake. He acknowledged the pivotal role of the community in ensuring the successful integration of immigrants into the settlements and emphasized that Samaria stands as the home of every Jew.
Silly @blakeflayton - the Israeli communities in the historic mountain region of Judea and Samaria protect the low regions of coastal plain and the Jordan Valley. Without the "settlements" Tel Aviv would be under constant fire. https://t.co/2Nu5hGFP4r
— Yishai Fleisher يشاي ישי פליישר 🕎 (@YishaiFleisher) July 24, 2023
In light of the developments in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, a recent situation assessment held at the Prime Minister's Office prompted preparations for a substantial increase in immigration from Russia to Israel. The sensitive nature of the meeting led to a request for ministers to refrain from public comments on the matter. However, the situation compelled a reassessment of security aspects and eligibility criteria for immigration from Russia, which may potentially include approximately 500,000 Jews in accordance with Israeli law.
