Population Redistribution
The plan aims to bring 250,000 new residents to the Negev over ten years. Toward that goal, the project has sought to direct Anglo (English-speaking) immigration to the Negev and has compiled a database (currently containing some 10,000 names) of current Israeli citizens interested in relocating to the Negev. After the Disengagement, the JNF was instrumental in helping Gaza evacuees find new homes in the Negev as cohesive units.
Read more about this topic: Blueprint Negev
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