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West Bank settlement drive shows signs of faltering
In Maale Adumim and across the West Bank religious and nationalist Jews struggle as fewer Israelis move from cities to contested settlements. Peak movement in 1983 to 1984 declined as numbers reach about 62,000 settlers amid growing Palestinian populations and public ambivalence. Some move to modern housing near Jerusalem, while risk and politics shape opinions on future land deals.
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Maale Adamim
West Bank
Delaware
Shimon Peres
Israel
Jordan
Judea
Samaria
Likud
Noam Arnon
Gush Emunim
Meron Benvenisti
Jerusalem
Tel Aviv
New
York City
Los Angeles
Benvenisti
Helen Bennai
Bennais
Mrs. Bennai