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Israel's Settler Population Sees Growth


(AP/Washington Post) - Population in the outlying settlements - which tend to attract Israelis motivated more by ideology than economic benefits - grew faster than those in areas closer to the line with Israel. For example, Kfar Darom in Gaza grew by 52% during the past three years. Nearby Netzarim grew by 24%. Jewish enclaves in the West Bank city of Hebron grew by almost 15% to 554 residents.
2003-12-31 00:00:00
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