UNSETTLED: In 2 West Bank Settlements, a Sign of Hope for a Deal
New York Times / ETHAN BRONNER & ISABEL KERSHNER
26-Jul-2009 (one comment)

The ultra-Orthodox inhabitants often express contempt for the settler movement, with its vows never to move. The people here, who shun most aspects of modernity, came for three reasons: they needed affordable housing no longer available in and around Jerusalem or Tel Aviv; they were rejected by other Israeli cities as too cult-like; and officials wanted their presence to broaden Israel’s narrow border.  Yet they are lumped with everyone else.

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25% Jewish Settlers in West Bank Non-Zionist

by Les on Sun Jul 26, 2009 10:39 PM PDT

Over 25% of the Jewish settlers in Palestine's West Bank are non-zionist & ultra-orthodox.  They prefer compromise with the Palestinians.

 



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