Kadim

For the village in Iran, see Kadim, Iran.
Kadim and Ganim on the 2018 OCHA OpT map of Jenin

Kadim (Hebrew: כַּדִּים) was an Israeli settlement on a hilltop in the northern West Bank, just west of the large Palestinian city of Jenin, under the administrative jurisdiction of Shomron Regional Council.[1]

History

The settlement, close to Jenin, attracted secular young Israeli families seeking low cost housing and an idyllic lifestyle.[citation needed] During the Second Intifada, Palestinian snipers used the hilltop outside the perimeter fence to aim into the windows of Kadim homes. In the face of mounting violence, many residents left.[2]

Unilateral disengagement

During seven years of talks that ended in 2001, the possibility of dismantling Kadim was discussed as part of a peace agreement.[2]

In September 2005, Ariel Sharon's plan for unilateral disengagement was implemented and the remaining residents of Kadim were evicted.[3][4]

See also

References

  1. ^ About the Council- general background Archived 2007-11-06 at the Wayback Machine Shomron Regional Council
  2. ^ a b "The Jewish Week". www.mafhoum.com.
  3. ^ Q&A: The Gaza Withdrawal CTV, 12 September 2005
  4. ^ "Hugs, tears as residents say good-bye". August 15, 2005 – via www.ynetnews.com.

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