Israel Approves Over 2,100 New Homes in West Bank Settlements
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Israel's Civil Administration has approved the construction of 2,162 new housing units in settlements in Judea and Samaria. The largest approvals include 1,006 homes in Gvaot, 922 in Har Bracha, and 234 in Kiryat Arba. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich described the move as a policy to strengthen Israel's presence and security in the territories, vowing to continue such projects.
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- 2,162 new housing units were approved for construction in Judea and Samaria.
- The largest project includes 1,006 homes planned for the settlement of Gvaot in Gush Etzion.
- An additional 922 housing units were approved for Har Bracha in Samaria.
- Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated the approvals aim to strengthen Israel's presence and security.
- The government intends to continue advancing new construction projects in the region.
Israel's Civil Administration's Higher Planning Council has approved the advancement of 2,162 new housing units in Judea and Samaria. The largest project involves 1,006 homes in Gvaot, located in Gush Etzion, which, upon final approval, will significantly expand the settlement and accommodate thousands of new residents. Additional construction projects are also under consideration there.
Another 922 housing units have been approved for Har Bracha in Samaria, a plan that could potentially triple the settlement's current size. In Kiryat Arba, 234 new housing units were also approved. The total number of new homes across these three projects amounts to 2,162.
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated that this decision is part of a policy to strengthen Israel's presence in Judea and Samaria. He believes that expanding construction will solidify Israel's foothold in these territories and enhance national security. Smotrich affirmed the government's intention to continue construction and advance new projects, thanking the leadership of Gush Etzion, Samaria, Kiryat Arba, and the Civil Administration structures involved.
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