Israel Grants Official Status to New Samaria Community
Summarized from Israel National News by baba
The Israeli Interior Ministry has officially recognized the community of Noa in northern Samaria by granting it a locality code. This is the 40th locality code issued under a policy to establish and regularize communities in Judea and Samaria. The recognition allows the community to receive essential government services and infrastructure. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called the move a "historic achievement" and a strengthening of Israeli presence in the region.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- The community of Noa in northern Samaria has received official recognition with a locality code from the Interior Ministry.
- This is the 40th locality code issued under a policy to establish and regularize communities in Judea and Samaria.
- Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is promoting the policy to establish new and formalize young communities.
- The recognition enables Noa to receive government services like postal service and a direct water connection.
- Minister Smotrich stated the move is a "historic achievement" and strengthens Israeli presence.
- Noa was designated a new community by the Security Cabinet in March 2026.
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