Israel Issues Tender for 1,080 Settlement Units in and Around Jerusalem
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
Israel has issued tenders for 1,080 new settlement units in and around East Jerusalem, including 730 in Pisgat Ze'ev and 350 for the elderly in Ma'ale Adumim. The Wall and Settlements Resistance Commission condemned the move, stating it enhances Israeli control and restricts Palestinian expansion. The tenders include residential, commercial, and service facilities, aiming to create permanent facts on the ground. These developments occur amidst ongoing settlement plans around Jerusalem, raising Palestinian concerns.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel issued tenders for 1,080 settlement units in Pisgat Ze'ev and Ma'ale Adumim.
- The tenders include residential units, commercial facilities, and services for the elderly.
- The Wall and Settlements Resistance Commission criticized the expansion as reinforcing Israeli control.
- The commission warned of negative impacts on Palestinian urban expansion and connectivity.
- The projects aim to establish permanent urban and demographic facts on the ground.
The Wall and Settlements Resistance Commission revealed that two new tenders have been issued for the construction of 1,080 settlement units in and around East Jerusalem during October. These projects include residential units, commercial facilities, and services, which the commission stated will enhance settlement expansion and solidify Israeli control over the area. The units are divided between 730 units in the "Pisgat Ze'ev" settlement and 350 units for the elderly in the "Ma'ale Adumim" settlement, with additional space allocated for commercial and service activities.
The first tender, number 212/2026, published on October 13, concerns the construction of 730 residential units in the "Duchifat" complex in the eastern part of Pisgat Ze'ev. This project spans approximately 27.5 dunams and includes apartments for sale and long-term rent, alongside commercial and service areas. The deadline for submitting offers is November 16, with final submissions due December 28.
The second tender, number 207/2026, published on October 7, involves building 350 residential units for the elderly in Ma'ale Adumim, along with commercial facilities. This project is based on a previous tender, number 14/2026, for a 10.842 dunam plot that received no bids. The tender documents for this project will be published on November 30, and offers will close on December 30.
The commission warned that the nature of these projects, combining residential units, elderly housing, and commercial facilities, expands settlement activities and their capacity. It views the continuous issuance and re-marketing of these tenders as an effort to establish permanent urban and demographic facts on the ground. The commission stated that settlement expansion strengthens Israeli control over Jerusalem and its eastern surroundings, limiting Palestinian urban expansion possibilities. These projects coincide with ongoing settlement plan tenders around Jerusalem, drawing Palestinian warnings about their impact on the city's future and Palestinian geographical connectivity.
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