The Samarlovsky family set a mezuzah in their new home on Mount Ebal on Thursday, as the first families moved into the newly established community of Eival in Samaria, according to reports. The community, located on a site where there had never been a Jewish presence, was inaugurated with a ceremony attended by Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan, who said the land had 'waited empty for thousands of years.'
The first families moved into the newly established community of Eival on Mount Ebal in Samaria on Thursday, July 16, with a ceremony attended by Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan and Knesset members Boaz Bismuth, Simcha Rothman, and Isaac Goldknopf. Dagan described the day as 'special in the history of the people of Israel' and said the community would eventually house 600 families as part of the 'One Million in Samaria' plan.
Initial reports from Telegram channels on Thursday morning detailed the move-in, with successive updates adding the names of MKs and the long-term plans. The strategic height of Mount Ebal, overlooking major Israeli cities, was also noted.
The Zioneer reported on July 10 that a new settlement was being established on the site, and on July 16 provided further details on the ceremony and the community's goals. The establishment of Eival has been framed by local officials as a historic development.
The exact number of families that moved in on Thursday remains unclear, with earlier reports citing 'first families' and later accounts referring to 'dozens.' The community is expected to continue expanding.
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