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'''Beit Hagai''' ({{lang-he-n|בֵּית חַגַּי}}) is an ] organized as a ] located in the southern ] hills in the ]. The settlement population was 460 in 2004, according to a classified government document published by the ] newspaper,<ref> Haaretz, 1 January 2009</ref> and lies within the municipal jurisdiction of the ]. The ] ]ish community's name, Haggai, is an acronym of the ]s '''H'''anan Krauthammer, '''G'''ershon Klein, and '''Y'''aakov Zimmerman, three Nir ] (]) students murdered in the ].<ref>{{cite web '''Beit Hagai''' ({{langx|he|בֵּית חַגַּי}}, {{langx|ar|بيت حجاي}}), also '''Hagai''', is an ] organized as a ] located in the southern ] in the ]. The settlement population was 460 in 2004, according to a classified government document published by the ] newspaper,<ref> Haaretz, 1 January 2009</ref> and lies within the municipal jurisdiction of the ]. The ] ]ish community's name, Haggai, is an acronym of the ]s '''H'''anan Krauthammer, '''G'''ershon Klein, and '''Y'''aakov Zimmerman, three Nir ] (]) students murdered in the ].<ref>{{cite web |title= The Six Murdered Outside Beit Hadassah |publisher= Jewish Community of Hebron |date= 2006-07-19 |url= http://www.hebron.com/english/article.php?id=273 |access-date= 2007-11-07 |url-status= dead |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20100219220059/http://www.hebron.com/english/article.php?id=273 |archivedate= 2010-02-19 }}</ref> The community ] for Beit Hagai is Rabbi Moshe Eliezer Rabinovich (HaLevy). In {{Israel populations|Year}} it had a population of {{Israel populations|Haggay}}. The international community considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank ], but the Israeli government disputes this.<ref name="BBC_GC4">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/1682640.stm |title=The Geneva Convention |publisher=BBC News |date=10 December 2009 |accessdate=27 November 2010 }}</ref><ref>Regarding international organizations and courts of law, see {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140913040942/http://www.ochaopt.org/documents/TheHumanitarianImpactOfIsraeliInfrastructureTheWestBank_annexes.pdf|date=2014-09-13}}; regarding the UN, see UN General Assembly resolution 39/146, 14 December 1984; UN Security Council Resolution 446, 22 March 1979; and International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion, 9 July 2004, Legal Consequences of the Construction of a Wall in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, para 120; Regarding the European Union position, see ; for Canada's position, see {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180218143423/http://www.international.gc.ca/name-anmo/peace_process-processus_paix/canadian_policy-politique_canadienne.aspx?lang=eng#a06|date=2018-02-18}}</ref>
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}}</ref> The community ] for Beit Hagai is Rabbi Moshe Eliezer Rabinovich (HaLevy). In {{Israel populations|Year}} it had a population of {{Israel populations|Haggay}}. The international community considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank ], but the Israeli government disputes this.<ref name="BBC_GC4">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/1682640.stm |title=The Geneva Convention |publisher=BBC News |date=10 December 2009 |accessdate=27 November 2010 }}</ref><ref>Regarding international organizations and courts of law, see ; regarding the UN, see UN General Assembly resolution 39/146, 14 December 1984; UN Security Council Resolution 446, 22 March 1979; and International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion, 9 July 2004, Legal Consequences of the Construction of a Wall in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, para 120; Regarding the European Union position, see ; for Canada's position, see </ref>


==History== ==History==
Beit Haggai was established in 1984 by former classmates of the victims and their families, with assistance from the ] organization, the settlement branch of the Israeli extreme-right organization ]. In 1989, the residents of Beit Hagai founded a ] children's village which has provided a home, education, and services for dozens of young people. Beit Haggai was established in 1984 by former classmates of the victims and their families, with assistance from the ] organization, the settlement branch of the Israeli right wing organization ]. In 1989, the residents of Beit Hagai founded a ] children's village which has provided a home, education, and services for dozens of young people.


In 1991 the Israeli state, through the World Zionist Organization's land settlement unit, granted Beit Haggai a 49-year lease to operate the largest stone quarry in the West Bank, and quarry royalties constitute 80 percent of the community's revenues. In 1991 the Israeli state, through the World Zionist Organization's land settlement unit, granted Beit Haggai a 49-year lease to operate the largest stone quarry in the West Bank, and quarry royalties constitute 80 percent of the community's revenues.


During the ] Beit Haggai was targeted by the Palestinian uprising. Several residents were killed in shooting attacks by Palestinians near the village. In the years of the ], another three settlers were killed on the roads leading into and out of Beit Hagai. Israeli settlers living in Beith Hagai were also responsible for violence against Palestinians.<ref> {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110728143749/http://unispal.un.org/UNISPAL.NSF/0/211AE4CC9A841DA3852570440073215B |date=July 28, 2011 }} The United Nations Information System on the Question of Palestine, June 2005</ref> The population of the village doubled between the years 2001 and 2007, and today there are approximately 95 families in the settlement. During the ] Beit Haggai was targeted by the Palestinian uprising. Several residents were killed in shooting attacks by Palestinians near the village. In the years of the ], another three settlers were killed on the roads leading into and out of Beit Hagai. Israeli settlers living in Beith Hagai were also responsible for violence against Palestinians.<ref> {{webarchive |url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110728143749/http://unispal.un.org/UNISPAL.NSF/0/211AE4CC9A841DA3852570440073215B |date= July 28, 2011}} The United Nations Information System on the Question of Palestine, June 2005</ref> The population of the village doubled between the years 2001 and 2007, and today there are approximately 95 families in the settlement.


In the summer of 2006, the village welcomed a group of families who had been evacuated from ], ], as a part of ] from the settlements in the Gaza Strip. The group established a new settlement, and also reopened the ] for ] which had operated in Kfar Darom. The Kollel is named ''Or Yosef'' (Light of Joseph) after Yossi Shuk, a resident of the village, who had been killed during the Palestinian uprising in December 2005.<ref>{{cite news In the summer of 2006, the village welcomed a group of families who had been evacuated from ], ], as a part of ] from the settlements in the Gaza Strip. The group established a new settlement, and also reopened the ] for ] which had operated in Kfar Darom. The Kollel is named ''Or Yosef'' (Light of Joseph) after Yossi Shuk, a resident of the village, who had been killed during the Palestinian uprising in December 2005.<ref>{{cite news |last= Schechter |first= Erik |title= Father of five killed in Hebron Hills ambush |publisher= Jerusalem Post |date= 2005-12-18 |url= http://info.jpost.com/C002/Supplements/CasualtiesOfWar/2005_12_16.html |accessdate= 2007-11-07 |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20070923181755/http://info.jpost.com/C002/Supplements/CasualtiesOfWar/2005_12_16.html |archivedate= 23 September 2007 |url-status= dead}}</ref>
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Also in 2006, an additional new settlement was established.{{Citation needed|date=September 2010}} This initiative was part of the building plan of the village. Likewise, an observation point in memory of Yossi Shuk was built on nearby Rehavam Hill (named after ]).{{Citation needed|date=September 2010}} Also in 2006, an additional new settlement was established.{{Citation needed|date=September 2010}} This initiative was part of the building plan of the village. Likewise, an observation point in memory of Yossi Shuk was built on nearby Rehavam Hill (named after ]).{{Citation needed|date=September 2010}}


On August 31, 2010 four residents of Beit Hagai—Yitzhak and Tali Ames, Kochava Even Haim and Avishai Schindler—were shot dead by local Palestinian militants while driving a car near the settlement. ], the military wing of the Palestinian organization ], claimed responsibility for the attack.<ref> Haaretz, 1 September 2010</ref> On August 31, 2010 four residents of Beit Hagai—Yitzhak and Tali Ames, Kochava Even Haim and Avishai Schindler—were shot dead by local Palestinian militants while driving a car near the settlement. ], the military wing of the Palestinian organization ], claimed responsibility for the attack.<ref> Haaretz, 1 September 2010</ref>


==Community== ==Community==
Most inhabitants of the settlement work in Kiryat Arba or in the surrounding Har Hebron area. Some, however, even travel as far north as ] or south as ] to work. Many of the settlers are involved in ]. Some of the residents work in the ]. There are approximately 15 yeshiva students (In Hebrew, ''avreichim'') who live in Beit Hagai. Most inhabitants of the settlement work in ] or in the surrounding Har Hebron area. Some, however, even travel as far north as ] or south as ] to work. Many of the settlers are involved in ]. Some of the residents work in the ]. There are approximately 15 yeshiva students (In Hebrew, ''avreichim'') who live in Beit Hagai.{{Citation needed|date=October 2020}}


The community maintains a close connection with the families of the three boys for whom the village is named, and every year, on the anniversary of their murder, "Shabbat Hagai" is commemorated in memory of the three. Their families are hosted for that weekend by the community. The community maintains a close connection with the families of the three boys for whom the village is named, and every year, on the anniversary of their murder, "Shabbat Hagai" is commemorated in memory of the three. Their families are hosted for that weekend by the community.{{Citation needed|date=October 2020}}


Central buildings in Beit Hagai are; a central ], a ] synagogue, children's daycare centers and an infant daycare center, a medical clinic, a ], a celebration hall, a ] branch and more. Central buildings in Beit Hagai are; a central ], a ] synagogue, children's daycare centers and an infant daycare center, a medical clinic, a ], a celebration hall, a ] branch and more.{{Citation needed|date=October 2020}}


==References== ==References==
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Israeli settlement in the West Bank Place in Judea and Samaria Area
Beit Hagai בֵּית חַגַּי‎
Hebrew transcription(s)
 • officialHaggay
 • unofficialHagai
Beit Hagai is located in the Southern West BankBeit HagaiBeit Hagai
Coordinates: 31°29′35″N 35°4′51″E / 31.49306°N 35.08083°E / 31.49306; 35.08083
DistrictJudea and Samaria Area
CouncilHar Hevron
RegionWest Bank
AffiliationAmana
Founded1984
Population725
Websitepisrael.com/betHagay/

Beit Hagai (Hebrew: בֵּית חַגַּי, Arabic: بيت حجاي), also Hagai, is an Israeli settlement organized as a community settlement located in the southern Hebron Hills in the West Bank. The settlement population was 460 in 2004, according to a classified government document published by the Haaretz newspaper, and lies within the municipal jurisdiction of the Har Hevron Regional Council. The religious Jewish community's name, Haggai, is an acronym of the given names Hanan Krauthammer, Gershon Klein, and Yaakov Zimmerman, three Nir Yeshiva (Kiryat Arba) students murdered in the 1980 Hebron terrorist attack. The community rabbi for Beit Hagai is Rabbi Moshe Eliezer Rabinovich (HaLevy). In 2022 it had a population of 725. The international community considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank illegal under international law, but the Israeli government disputes this.

History

Beit Haggai was established in 1984 by former classmates of the victims and their families, with assistance from the Amana organization, the settlement branch of the Israeli right wing organization Gush Emunim. In 1989, the residents of Beit Hagai founded a special needs children's village which has provided a home, education, and services for dozens of young people.

In 1991 the Israeli state, through the World Zionist Organization's land settlement unit, granted Beit Haggai a 49-year lease to operate the largest stone quarry in the West Bank, and quarry royalties constitute 80 percent of the community's revenues.

During the First Intifada Beit Haggai was targeted by the Palestinian uprising. Several residents were killed in shooting attacks by Palestinians near the village. In the years of the Second Intifada, another three settlers were killed on the roads leading into and out of Beit Hagai. Israeli settlers living in Beith Hagai were also responsible for violence against Palestinians. The population of the village doubled between the years 2001 and 2007, and today there are approximately 95 families in the settlement.

In the summer of 2006, the village welcomed a group of families who had been evacuated from Kfar Darom, Gush Katif, as a part of Israel's disengagement from the settlements in the Gaza Strip. The group established a new settlement, and also reopened the kollel for dayanim which had operated in Kfar Darom. The Kollel is named Or Yosef (Light of Joseph) after Yossi Shuk, a resident of the village, who had been killed during the Palestinian uprising in December 2005.

Also in 2006, an additional new settlement was established. This initiative was part of the building plan of the village. Likewise, an observation point in memory of Yossi Shuk was built on nearby Rehavam Hill (named after Rehavam "Gandhi" Ze'evi).

On August 31, 2010 four residents of Beit Hagai—Yitzhak and Tali Ames, Kochava Even Haim and Avishai Schindler—were shot dead by local Palestinian militants while driving a car near the settlement. Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of the Palestinian organization Hamas, claimed responsibility for the attack.

Community

Most inhabitants of the settlement work in Kiryat Arba or in the surrounding Har Hebron area. Some, however, even travel as far north as Jerusalem or south as Be'er Sheva to work. Many of the settlers are involved in education. Some of the residents work in the youth village. There are approximately 15 yeshiva students (In Hebrew, avreichim) who live in Beit Hagai.

The community maintains a close connection with the families of the three boys for whom the village is named, and every year, on the anniversary of their murder, "Shabbat Hagai" is commemorated in memory of the three. Their families are hosted for that weekend by the community.

Central buildings in Beit Hagai are; a central synagogue, a Sephardic synagogue, children's daycare centers and an infant daycare center, a medical clinic, a mikvah, a celebration hall, a Bnei Akiva branch and more.

References

  1. "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  2. Secret Israeli Database Reveals Full Extent of Illegal Settlement Haaretz, 1 January 2009
  3. "The Six Murdered Outside Beit Hadassah". Jewish Community of Hebron. 2006-07-19. Archived from the original on 2010-02-19. Retrieved 2007-11-07.
  4. "The Geneva Convention". BBC News. 10 December 2009. Retrieved 27 November 2010.
  5. Regarding international organizations and courts of law, see Archived 2014-09-13 at the Wayback Machine; regarding the UN, see UN General Assembly resolution 39/146, 14 December 1984; UN Security Council Resolution 446, 22 March 1979; and International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion, 9 July 2004, Legal Consequences of the Construction of a Wall in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, para 120; Regarding the European Union position, see ; for Canada's position, see Archived 2018-02-18 at the Wayback Machine
  6. Chronological Review of Events Relating to the Question of Palestine Archived July 28, 2011, at the Wayback Machine The United Nations Information System on the Question of Palestine, June 2005
  7. Schechter, Erik (2005-12-18). "Father of five killed in Hebron Hills ambush". Jerusalem Post. Archived from the original on 23 September 2007. Retrieved 2007-11-07.
  8. Rabbi at Terror Victims' Funeral: Jews Want Peace, Evildoers Seek to Destroy Us Haaretz, 1 September 2010

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