18 Questions
What is a characteristic of the decentralized branch of the settler movement?
Informal and formal groups, separate from the state
What is the role of the centralized branch of the settler movement?
Working with the state to further the social movement's goals
What is the role of individual influencers in the settler movement?
Influencing public opinion through the media
What motivates some residents to move to the West Bank settlements?
To improve their quality of life
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
What is a characteristic of the settler movement today, compared to the past?
It is now less ideologically centered
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
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
What is the current state of the settler movement's leadership?
It requires a broader leadership to reach agreements and decisions
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
What is the name of the council that formerly had clear leadership of the settler movement?
The Yesha Council
How many tourist attractions are listed in the West Bank?
Around 200
What is the primary role of Amana within the Yesha Council?
Establishing and supporting new communities
What characterizes the 'light communities' mentioned in the text?
Informal, open, and temporary structures with loose ties
What is the primary function of the watchdog role of Amana?
Safeguarding ideological-territorial principles
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
What is the primary goal of the Yesha Council's activities?
Advancing the settlement enterprise
What is the significance of the growing number of ministers and parliamentarians from the settlements?
It demonstrates the growing influence of the settlement movement
Test your knowledge about the settler movement in Israel, its demographics, and the different types of settlers. Learn about the Yesha Council and the role of regional and local councils in the movement.
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