Security is a primary justification for the establishment and expansion of Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories, with supporters of the settlements contending that these strategic locations enhance Israel's defense capabilities.

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Security is a primary justification for the establishment and expansion of Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories, with supporters of the settlements contending that these strategic locations enhance Israel's defense capabilities.

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Israeli settlements were erected for a variety of reasons. In some cases, Israelis sought to recover property lost in the 1948 war and the hostilities leading up to it. In other cases, settlements were established for security reasons, to create a buffer zone between Israel and its Arab neighbors. Still, others were established for religious reasons, to create a Jewish presence in areas of historical and religious significance... Most of these newer settlers were motivated less by reasons of security or religion than by the availability of affordable housing and government subsidies
On balance, Jews see settlements as helpful to Israel’s security. The building of Jewish settlements in the West Bank has been a highly controversial issue amid ongoing violence between Israelis and Palestinians. Many foreign governments and a United Nations panel consider these settlements illegal under international law. Israel’s government disputes this interpretation. A plurality of Israeli Jews (42%) say the settlements help the security of Israel, while 35% said settlements hurt the security of their country, and 27% felt settlements make no difference. Two years later, the new survey shows more Israeli Jews see settlements as beneficial. Roughly four-in-ten (42%, up from 31%) now say the building of settlements helps the security of their country

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Israeli settlements were erected for a variety of reasons. In some cases, Israelis sought to recover property lost in the 1948 war and the hostilities leading up to it. In other cases, settlements were established for security reasons, to create a buffer zone between Israel and its Arab neighbors. Still, others were established for religious reasons, to create a Jewish presence in areas of historical and religious significance... Most of these newer settlers were motivated less by reasons of security or religion than by the availability of affordable housing and government subsidies

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On balance, Jews see settlements as helpful to Israel’s security. The building of Jewish settlements in the West Bank has been a highly controversial issue amid ongoing violence between Israelis and Palestinians. Many foreign governments and a United Nations panel consider these settlements illegal under international law. Israel’s government disputes this interpretation. A plurality of Israeli Jews (42%) say the settlements help the security of Israel, while 35% said settlements hurt the security of their country, and 27% felt settlements make no difference. Two years later, the new survey shows more Israeli Jews see settlements as beneficial. Roughly four-in-ten (42%, up from 31%) now say the building of settlements helps the security of their country

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