Settler Movement in Israel

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What is a characteristic of the decentralized branch of the settler movement?

Highly structured and institutionalized

Officially connected to the state

Informal and formal groups, separate from the state (correct)

Primarily individual, based on personal reputation

What is the role of the centralized branch of the settler movement?

Influencing public opinion through the media

Advancing the movement's goal from within the system

Working with the state to further the social movement's goals (correct)

Applying pressure on the state

What is the role of individual influencers in the settler movement?

Applying pressure on the state

Advancing the movement's goal from within the system

Working with the state to further the social movement's goals

Influencing public opinion through the media (correct)

What motivates some residents to move to the West Bank settlements?

To improve their quality of life Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the organization composed of the elected heads of the Municipal and Regional Councils of the West Bank?

The Yesha Council Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the settler movement today, compared to the past?

It is now less ideologically centered Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary strategy of the settler movement in terms of its relationship with the state bureaucracy?

Permeate the state bureaucracy by inserting key figures into ostensibly apolitical offices Signup and view all the answers

How did the Disengagement of Gaza in 2005 affect the settler movement?

It resulted in a major defeat for the settler movement, exposing the limits of its power Signup and view all the answers

What is the current state of the settler movement's leadership?

It requires a broader leadership to reach agreements and decisions Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable trend within the settler movement in terms of its relationship with the Israeli state?

A small but increasingly significant part of the movement openly rejects the authority of both the settler institutions and the Israeli state Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the council that formerly had clear leadership of the settler movement?

The Yesha Council Signup and view all the answers

How many tourist attractions are listed in the West Bank?

Around 200 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of Amana within the Yesha Council?

Establishing and supporting new communities Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the 'light communities' mentioned in the text?

Informal, open, and temporary structures with loose ties Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the watchdog role of Amana?

Safeguarding ideological-territorial principles Signup and view all the answers

What has been the trend in the proportion of MKs living in the settlements compared to those living within Israel proper?

The proportion of MKs living in the settlements has grown steadily Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Yesha Council's activities?

Advancing the settlement enterprise Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the growing number of ministers and parliamentarians from the settlements?

It demonstrates the growing influence of the settlement movement Signup and view all the answers

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