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ELI5: Why certain factions of Israel's leadership believe that settlements are necessary for Israeli safety.
gpt
If you stand in parts of the settlements, known as Judea & Samaria, you can look over Israel completely and see the sea. If the Israelis don't have access to the settlements, then their enemies could easily fire down on the Israeli population. 

So it's a security issue for many.