| Amana | |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1976 |
| Purpose/focus | "Developing communities in Judea, Samaria, The Golan Heights, The Galilee, The Negev and Gush Katif" |
Amana (Covenant) is an Israeli settlement movement formed by Gush Emunim in 1976.[1][2] Its primary goal was: "developing communities in Judea, Samaria, The Golan Heights, The Galilee, The Negev and Gush Katif."[3] The initial communities it developed were Ofra, Mevo Modi'in, Kedumim, and Ma'aleh Adumim.[3]
It became a registered association in 1978.[4][5] It was also recognized by the World Zionist Organization.[6] Over time, it became nearly independent of Gush Emunim.[7]