First 6,000 Housing Units Approved for New Haredi City Despite Treasury Opposition
Translated & summarized from TheMarker by baba
A special planning committee approved the first 6,000 housing units for the new Haredi city of Kasif near Tel Arad. The Ministry of Finance opposes new Haredi cities in the Negev due to high costs and potential state budget dependency. The approval follows years of planning and inter-ministerial disagreements.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- A special committee approved the first 6,000 housing units for the new Haredi city of Kasif.
- The Ministry of Finance opposes new Haredi cities in the Negev due to high costs.
- Kasif is planned to be established near the city of Arad.
- The approval follows years of planning and inter-ministerial disagreements.
A special planning and construction committee has approved the establishment of the first neighborhood in the new Haredi city of Kasif, located near Tel Arad. The decision marks a significant step toward building the new city, despite opposition from the Ministry of Finance. The Treasury has voiced concerns against establishing new Haredi cities in the Negev due to high associated costs and the fear that they might become weak authorities dependent on state budgets.
The plan for Kasif has been in development for years, navigating disagreements between government ministries before receiving approval from the dedicated planning committee. The city is slated for construction near Arad.