Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08JERUSALEM2121
2008-11-25 15:34:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Consulate Jerusalem
Cable title:
GOI PREPARES TO RELOCATE MIGRON OUTPOST
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C O N F I D E N T I A L JERUSALEM 002121
SIPDIS
NEA FOR FRONT OFFICE. NSC FOR ABRAMS/RAMCHAND/PASCUAL
E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/25/2018
TAGS: KWBG PHUM ASEC IS PBTS PTER
SUBJECT: GOI PREPARES TO RELOCATE MIGRON OUTPOST
REF: JERUSALEM 2087
Classified By: Consul General Jake Walles, per reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L JERUSALEM 002121
SIPDIS
NEA FOR FRONT OFFICE. NSC FOR ABRAMS/RAMCHAND/PASCUAL
E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/25/2018
TAGS: KWBG PHUM ASEC IS PBTS PTER
SUBJECT: GOI PREPARES TO RELOCATE MIGRON OUTPOST
REF: JERUSALEM 2087
Classified By: Consul General Jake Walles, per reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
1. (C) Summary. The GOI has informed the Israeli High Court
of Justice (HCJ) of its agreement with the Yesha Council to
relocate the residents of Migron outpost. The GOI told the
court that the residents would be relocated to the eastern
side of Adam settlement, but the Adam settlement, like the
Migron outpost, is located west of the separation barrier.
The process could take years. The head of Adam settlement
told Poloffs November 24 that Adam residents were not
consulted on this agreement. End summary.
2. (U) Press reported November 24 that the GOI informed the
HCJ of its plan to relocate Migron settlers to a new
neighborhood in Adam settlement. The GOI informed the court
that the Defense Minister and Prime Minister will review the
plans to ensure compliance with GOI "diplomatic obligations,"
and a steering committee, including representatives from the
Defense and Construction Ministries and the Civil
Administration, will oversee the process. The permit process
and construction of new homes for the Migron settlers could
delay their relocation for years.
3. (C) Adam settlement General Secretary David Dromlevich
told PolOffs November 24 that Adam residents were not
consulted about the relocation of Migron settlers and said
his only information is from the media. Dromlevich said the
Migron settlers will need to integrate themselves into Adam,
pay local taxes, and should not expect to maintain a separate
identity. He condemned any construction not approved by the
GOI, saying everything in Adam is "done legally." Dromlevich
showed Poloffs a map, pointing out where he anticipates the
new construction will be located.
4. (C) Comment: The new neighborhood in Adam, as described
by the settlement's General Secretary, would require
expanding Adam's footprint in contradiction to Israel's
Roadmap obligation to freeze settlement activity, including
natural growth. It would not, based on this description,
meet the USG definition of a new settlement. Photographs of
East Adam are available on ConGen Jerusalem's classified
website www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/jerusalem/index.cfm. End
comment.
WALLES
SIPDIS
NEA FOR FRONT OFFICE. NSC FOR ABRAMS/RAMCHAND/PASCUAL
E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/25/2018
TAGS: KWBG PHUM ASEC IS PBTS PTER
SUBJECT: GOI PREPARES TO RELOCATE MIGRON OUTPOST
REF: JERUSALEM 2087
Classified By: Consul General Jake Walles, per reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
1. (C) Summary. The GOI has informed the Israeli High Court
of Justice (HCJ) of its agreement with the Yesha Council to
relocate the residents of Migron outpost. The GOI told the
court that the residents would be relocated to the eastern
side of Adam settlement, but the Adam settlement, like the
Migron outpost, is located west of the separation barrier.
The process could take years. The head of Adam settlement
told Poloffs November 24 that Adam residents were not
consulted on this agreement. End summary.
2. (U) Press reported November 24 that the GOI informed the
HCJ of its plan to relocate Migron settlers to a new
neighborhood in Adam settlement. The GOI informed the court
that the Defense Minister and Prime Minister will review the
plans to ensure compliance with GOI "diplomatic obligations,"
and a steering committee, including representatives from the
Defense and Construction Ministries and the Civil
Administration, will oversee the process. The permit process
and construction of new homes for the Migron settlers could
delay their relocation for years.
3. (C) Adam settlement General Secretary David Dromlevich
told PolOffs November 24 that Adam residents were not
consulted about the relocation of Migron settlers and said
his only information is from the media. Dromlevich said the
Migron settlers will need to integrate themselves into Adam,
pay local taxes, and should not expect to maintain a separate
identity. He condemned any construction not approved by the
GOI, saying everything in Adam is "done legally." Dromlevich
showed Poloffs a map, pointing out where he anticipates the
new construction will be located.
4. (C) Comment: The new neighborhood in Adam, as described
by the settlement's General Secretary, would require
expanding Adam's footprint in contradiction to Israel's
Roadmap obligation to freeze settlement activity, including
natural growth. It would not, based on this description,
meet the USG definition of a new settlement. Photographs of
East Adam are available on ConGen Jerusalem's classified
website www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/jerusalem/index.cfm. End
comment.
WALLES