Kibbutz Metzer was established in the early 1950's by South American immigrants of the left-wing HaShomer HaTza'ir movement, and currently has some 300 members. Menashe Regional Council Head Ilan Sadeh says that over the years Metzer has had "extraordinary relations with the local Arabs, wonderful neighborly relations." The Kibbutz recently offered to give up some of its own lands so that the construction of a security separation fence would not encroach upon neighboring Arab-cultivated land - or, alternatively, that no fence at all be built between Metzer and its Arab neighbors.
Kibbutz Movement leaders arrived in Metzer this morning, and said that despite the attack, their movement will continue to adhere to its policy of "peace and reconciliation… Kibbutz Metzer is living evidence of co-existence even during times of conflict."
Kibbutz Movement leaders arrived in Metzer this morning, and said that despite the attack, their movement will continue to adhere to its policy of "peace and reconciliation… Kibbutz Metzer is living evidence of co-existence even during times of conflict."