Thirty families, described as "pioneer families," have moved onto the site of Kadim, a former Israeli settlement in the northern West Bank. Kadim was one of four settlements dismantled in 2005 as part of the Israeli government's disengagement plan, which also saw the withdrawal of settlers from the Gaza Strip. The current return to the site is being facilitated by a shift in national policy, specifically the repeal of parts of the 2005 Disengagement Law, which previously prohibited Israelis from entering the area.

The re-establishment of a presence at Kadim is viewed by supporters as a reclamation of ancestral land and a necessary step in national security and development. Conversely, the move has caused significant alarm among nearby Palestinian residents. These residents express concern that the return of settlers will lead to increased restrictions on their movement, the loss of agricultural land, and heightened friction in the region. While the BBC reports that the families arrived on a "wave of nationalism" supported by the current government, the long-term status of the site remains legally complex. The return marks a notable reversal of the 2005 policy, signaling a broader trend of expanding Israeli presence in the West Bank. The situation remains tense as local Palestinian communities monitor the impact of the new arrivals on their daily lives and land access.