Founded in February 1980 by a mixed group of Orthodox and non-religiousIsraelis from the Beitar and Herut movements, the settlement now numbers more than 150 families with plans to expand to around 330 families. It is closely bordered by Karnei Shomron.
As B'Tselem has reported, the eastern entrance to 'Azzun, which is close to the settlements of Maale Shomron and Karnei Shomron, was blocked off by the military as far back as 1990. Since then, residents have used the three remaining entrances to the village: the north entrance, which is the mainÃâà...
The Brazilian government has in effect blocked Israel's next selection for ambassador from taking up his post, because he was the leader of a settler organization in the West Bank. Dani Dayan served as head of the Yesha Council of Jewish settlements from 2007 to 2013 and lived in Maale Shomron,Ãâà...
