Israel Declares 2,615 Dunams State Land for West Bank Settlements
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Israel has declared 2,615 dunams of state land for the settlements of Kerem Rimon and Nachliel in western Binyamin, enabling the planning of thousands of new housing units. Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich called the move strategic for settlement expansion and meeting housing demand. Regional council head Yisrael Gantz stated it's part of a larger development plan for the area, which has seen new settlements and infrastructure approvals.
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- 2,615 dunams of state land declared for settlements Kerem Rimon and Nachliel in western Binyamin.
- The declaration allows for the planning of thousands of new housing units.
- Minister Bezalel Smotrich called the move strategic for settlement and housing needs.
- Yisrael Gantz highlighted it as part of a broader development plan for western Binyamin.
- The move aims to strengthen the western Binyamin region and address housing demand.
In a significant move to expand settlement in western Binyamin, 2,615 dunams of land have been declared state land for the settlements of Kerem Rimon and Nachliel. This declaration paves the way for planning thousands of new housing units in the region.
The land allocation is intended to advance planning processes for future construction, not an immediate approval for building. Minister of Finance and Chairman of the Religious Zionism party, Bezalel Smotrich, stated that the move is strategic for settlement, creating vast land reserves for Kerem Rimon and Nachliel and strengthening the western Binyamin area. He added that expanding building options addresses the housing demand from young families and is a response to those seeking to establish a Palestinian state.
Yisrael Gantz, Head of the Binyamin Regional Council and Chairman of the Yesha Council, welcomed the declaration, emphasizing it's part of a broader development plan for western Binyamin. He noted that in the past year, two new settlements were established in the area, and plans for a regional emergency center were approved. Gantz highlighted ongoing efforts to build a large, developed settlement bloc with infrastructure and services for current and future residents.