MODERN SHILOH

Before the Hamas atrocities on October 7^th, the Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria were often victims of Arab terrorism and many were killed as a result. This did not stop after the events of the 7^th. There are still car and knife attacks, and stones are still thrown at Israeli motorists, putting people’s lives in danger. The people of the Jewish town of Shiloh, for example, have suffered its own fair share of terrorism over the years (though not necessarily in the town itself), and some have also made the ultimate sacrifice in defending the country. One such tragedy occurred on November 4^th when local resident Staff Sgt. Gilad Nehemya Nitzan of the Givati Brigade, was killed in battle in northern Gaza. He was 21. In reaction to this and the other terrorist attacks in the area, neighbors of the soldier blocked Arab traffic on the roads in the area to demand greater security from the government.

On December 17^th, a reserve IDF officer was injured during a stabbing attack at the gas station close to the Rantis checkpoint. Fortunately, the terrorist was wounded, and later apprehended by IDF forces. The perpetrator, Rami Hamza Belot, an Arab settler from Rantis, was also affiliated with Hamas. The Arab settlement of Rantis lies approximately 27 miles to the west of Shiloh but some of the Arab settlers had work permits to work there.

For a short history of Shiloh, please click here.