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Samaria, known in Hebrew as Shomron, is an important part of both the Biblical heartland and the modern State of Israel. In the above verse, Omri purchases this land to be the capital of the kingdom of Israel. Although Omri is not remembered as a positive King of Israel, his one redeeming merit was that he was responsible for the purchase of the city of Shomron. Thanks to this great achievement, Omri and his family were rewarded with ruling over Israel for 48 years. The modern day residents of the Shomron region must also be applauded for their ambition and efforts to rejuvenate the Biblical heartland of Israel. The flourishing city of Shiloh is an great example of a Jewish community in the Shomron region determined to survive despite many of its residents having been targets of terror attacks and violence. The Shiloh Israel Children's Fund ensures that the children of Shiloh who have been affected by violence and terrorism are give every opportunity to rise above these events and live happy, healthy and productive lives.
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