Major Industrial Zone Project Advances in Gush Etzion
Summarized from Israel National News by baba
A new industrial zone, "Mevo'ot Lachish," spanning 3,039 dunams in Gush Etzion, has advanced with IDF approval of its jurisdictional boundaries. Led by the Settlement and Civil Administrations, the project is expected to significantly boost the region's economy and employment. Officials, including Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Gush Etzion Council Chairman Yaron Rosenthal, emphasized its economic benefits and security importance near the Tarkumiya Crossing.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A new 3,039 dunam industrial zone, "Mevo'ot Lachish," is advancing in Gush Etzion.
- IDF Central Command chief Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth signed an order establishing its boundaries.
- The project is expected to generate over NIS 100 million annually for the Gush Etzion Regional Council.
- Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich highlighted its economic and security benefits.
- The zone is located north of and adjacent to the Tarkumiya Crossing.
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