MOD Statement on Ulpana

(Communicated by Josh Hantman, MOD International Media Adviser mailto:
dover@mod.gov.il )

The families living in the Ulpana neighborhood in Beit El started moving
this morning (Tuesday, 26 June 2012), with the assistance of the Defense
Ministry to the temporary neighborhood specially set up for them.

The first 15 families will be moving today with the rest of the families
joining them by the end of the week.

The operation is being carried out in full coordination, and with the
agreement of community leaders and the residents themselves.

Over 100 Defense Ministry employees and contractors are participating in the
operation.

A team composed of employees and contractors has been assigned to each
family. The Defense Ministry will provide full assistance to the families
during the operation, and during their integration into the temporary
neighborhood.