IOF admiral in charge with settlement rehab resigns after six months

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: Israeli media
15 Dec 2024 19:07
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Israeli occupation Vice Admiral Eliezer Marom resigned just six months after assuming the role, as the government approved a 200 million shekel plan to assist displaced settlers.

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A damaged house is seen in the agricultural settlement of Avivim, in upper al-Jalil, occupied Palestine, on Thursday, Nov 28, 2024. (AP)

Israeli occupation Navy Vice Admiral, Eliezer Marom, announced his resignation from the role to oversee the rehabilitation of "Israel’s" northern communities affected due to Hezbollah's operations over the past year.

It is worth noting that the IOF official stepped down from the role just six months after assuming the position.

According to Israeli media, Marom felt his role was diminished after Ze'ev Elkin was appointed to oversee northern rehabilitation and Gaza border recovery.

Israeli media further reported that the Israeli occupation government approved the first phase of a plan to facilitate the return of displaced settlers from northern "Israel".

The plan, according to Channel 7, includes a 200 million shekel allocation for rehabilitating public infrastructure, repairing buildings, and enhancing public spaces in northern localities.

The decision aims to ensure a safe return once conditions permit while addressing the region's urgent needs.

According to i2NEWS, the budget allocation will be based on three specific factors: the number of evacuees per community, the size of the built-up area, and the number of public buildings. Of the total amount, 111 million shekels will be allocated to regional councils, while 89 million shekels will be distributed to municipalities and local councils.

Northern settlers' return to residences could take years: Deputy mayor

Settlers of northern occupied Palestine will eventually return to their settlements, though the process of rebuilding the area could take years, said Alex Karachun, deputy mayor of the northern Israeli settlement of Kiryat Shmona, in an interview for RIA Novosti on November 29.

"Ultimately, the government will bring us back because if they don't, we risk losing our borders. The residents are determined and plan to return, although we know it may take one, two, or even three years," Karachun said.

He added that all wars eventually lead to some form of agreement and that the Israeli government must secure a reliable pact to ensure the safety of northern settlers.

Karachun stressed that "an agreement will come eventually, but it must guarantee our security at home, ensuring that no one can look into our windows from across the border."

Elsewhere in his remarks, the deputy mayor emphasized that this particular war has been unlike any "Israel" has faced before, making the rebuilding process longer than usual.