Hanan Porat

Hanan Porat was a prominent Israeli politician and activist known for his strong advocacy for Jewish settlement in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. As a member of the Knesset and a key figure in the Gush Emunim movement, he played a significant role in promoting the settlement enterprise in Judea and Samaria. Porat was also a rabbi and educator, deeply influential in the religious Zionist community. His legacy includes both his political endeavors and his efforts to foster a sense of identity and purpose among settlers during times of political strife, such as the disengagement from Gaza in 2005.