October 02, 2005

The Community of Netzarim—Evacuated from Gaza—Stays Together

I've discussed the amazing decision of the people of Netzarim -- one of the cities in Gaza that was evacuated by Israel:

Last night at a private residence in Los Angeles, people gathered to hear Ehud Zinar speak about the forced withdrawal, from Gaza, of the population of his town, Netzarim. Ehud is the Assistant to the Chairman of the Council of Netzarim, which is working to prepare a new life for that population. What is amazing is that the population is not bitter, not angry; it is hopeful and is looking to do good for itself and for Israel, even though the withdrawal was "a tragedy."

The people of Netzarim have made a brilliant and surprising decision: they will stay together geographically. They will find a place to which they can all move to maintain their community, and to continue the work at which the different individuals in it are skilled. They are seeking undeveloped land in Israel on which to live. 

Word has now arrived that they have found the land to which they will be moving. The government approves. Ehud has distributed this info via email:

The community of Netzarim voted to relocate to the western Negev, by the Egyptian border. Populating the Negev is currently a national mission. Moreover, the members of our community feel it is the best place to recover from the trauma of the deportation, get back in shape and start focusing on our next missions. We feel community work and non-formal education - both in Israel and abroad - are our next mission.

Once the decision was made, the government started setting up a trailer site down there. We will be living next to Moshav Yevul. During the next two years, BH, we will start building our new town.

Most sincerely yours,

Udi.
Ehud Zinar, Netzarim
Assistant to Chairman

I believe their courage will secure for them a good and prosperous future. 

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