The Settler's Return: A Grim Omen for a Fragile Peace The reopening of Kadim, a West Bank settlement evacuated in 2005, marks a deliberate rejection by Israel's current government of international norms and its own previous commitments to peace.
This move, though relatively small in scale compared to the larger settlement project, signals a broader shift in Israeli politics that imperils the fragile balance between Israelis and Palestinians.
The evacuation of four West Bank settlements, including Kadim, was seen as a step towards resolving the conflict, even if it did not address the root causes of the occupation.