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Israeli settlers, some armed, celebrate a new synagogue in the occupied West Bank, in photos
Israel approved Homesh’s return last year, and Palestinians say the revived settlement restricts access to privately owned farmland.
- On Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, Israeli settlers inaugurated a newly built synagogue at the revived Homesh settlement in the West Bank, singing and dancing with Torah scrolls.
- Israel originally dismantled Homesh in 2005 but formally approved its reestablishment last year, allowing settlers to reside at the site and connect to national water and electricity networks.
- The Supreme Court has acknowledged that land at the original settlement belonged to Palestinians, while residents of Burqa report the outpost restricts access to their privately owned farmland.
- Most of the international community considers settlements in the occupied West Bank illegal, though Israel cites historical and religious ties; rights groups note settler violence is rarely prosecuted.
- Homesh is part of a broader expansion of Israeli outposts that has further restricted Palestinian movement and access to land, representing for many the continuing loss of hope for self-governance.
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Israeli settlers, some armed, celebrate a new synagogue in the occupied West Bank, in photos
HOMESH, West Bank (AP) — Israeli settlers, some carrying rifles, sang, danced and carried Torah scrolls as they inaugurated a synagogue at the newly revived settlement of Homesh.
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Leaning Left6Leaning Right2Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution55% Left
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